substances/compounds

a

Matter

b

Pure substance

c

Mixture

d

Element

e

Compound

f

Homogenous mixture

g

Heterogeneous mixture

What is matter?

Any physical substance

What is a pure substance?

A substance in which all particles are the same

What is a mixture?

A combination of two or more substances that retain their own properties

What is a compound?

Substance in which two or more elements are chemically combined and can not be seperated

Ex: water, (H₂O) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

What is a homogenous mixture?

A combination of two or more substances where each substance can not be visually defined. Mixture appears to be all the same

Ex: vinegar, saltwater

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

A combination of two or more substances where each substance is easily identifiable and the mixture does not appear all the same

Ex: sandy water, trail mix