Mixtures, elements, compounds

Why isn’t matter classified according to its physical characteristics, such as color?

Scientists ask themselves these questions

Elements

Compounds

Mixtures

Mixtures -- Solutions

Is it uniform throughout?

Examples of heterogeneous mixtures

Can it be separated by physical means?

Homogeneous Mixtures

Examples of homogeneous mixtures

Colloids

Colloids Pt. 2

Solutions

The universal solvent


Water as a solvent

Metals dissolved in metals are called

Can it be separated by physical means?

Elements

Elements Pt. 2

Elements Pt. 3

Compounds

Can Compounds be Separated?

Electrolysis

Mixtures – Can they be separated?

Filtration

Distillation

Centrifuge