classification of matter - created from Mind Map

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matter

pure substances

mixture

stuff that makes up all things

matter with specific composition

element when composed of one type of atom

compound when composed of two/more elements combined in a definite ratio

elements = pure substances that comtains atoms of only one type

copper (cu)

lead (Pb)

aluminum (Al)

compounds = contain two/more elements in a definite ratio

salt (NaCl)

table sugar (C12H22O110

water (h2o)

elements in a compound

table salt = a compound that contains elements sodium and chlorine

type of matter that consists of

exaple = pasta and water can be seperated with a strainer

homogenous mixtures

heterogeneous mixture

two/more substances that are physically mixed, not chemically combined

two/more substances in different proportions

substances that can be seperated by physical methods

the composition is uniform throughout

different parts of mixture are not visible

the composition of substances is not uniform

the composition varies from one part of the mixture to another

different parts of mixture is visible