Classification of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the two main categories of matter?

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The two main categories of matter are pure substances and mixtures.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is matter that has a uniform and definite composition.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a pure substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine.

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How can compounds be separated?

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Compounds can only be separated by chemical means.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that is not uniform in composition.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Sugar water is an example of a homogeneous mixture.