CLASSIFYING MATTER

Question 1

What is matter?

Answer 1

Makes up everything

Matter is the substance of which physical objects are made.

Question 2

Define mixture.

Answer 2

2+ types of substances can be physically separated

Mixtures can include solids, liquids, and gases.

Question 3

What is a pure substance?

Answer 3

One type of substance, cannot be physically separated

Pure substances have consistent composition and properties.

Question 4

What characterizes a heterogeneous mixture?

Answer 4

Mixed substances are visible like pizza

Heterogeneous mixtures have distinguishable components.

Question 5

What characterizes a homogeneous mixture?

Answer 5

Mixed substances are not visible like tap water

Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition.

Question 6

Define compound.

Answer 6

Can be chemically separated like salt

Compounds consist of two or more elements chemically bonded.

Question 7

What is an element?

Answer 7

Is in its simplest form like Hydrogen

Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

Question 8

Give an example of a metal.

Answer 8

Aluminum (Al)

Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity.

Question 9

Give an example of a non-metal.

Answer 9

Neon (Ne)

Non-metals are often poor conductors and can be gases at room temperature.