Matter and MixturesMatter and Mixtures

Types of MatterTypes of Matter

ElementsElements–Simplest of SubstancesSimplest of Substances

–Made of only one type of atomMade of only one type of atom

–118 Known 118 Known

Types of MatterTypes of Matter

CompoundsCompounds–2 or more elements chemically 2 or more elements chemically

combinedcombined

–Specific ratioSpecific ratio

–11 million and counting11 million and counting

–Shown by formulaShown by formula

Types of MatterTypes of Matter

MixturesMixtures–2 or more elements physically 2 or more elements physically

combinedcombined

–No specific ratioNo specific ratio

–Infinite numberInfinite number

MixturesMixtures

HomogeneousHomogeneous–Looks the same throughout the Looks the same throughout the

mixturemixture

HeterogeneousHeterogeneous–Looks different throughout the Looks different throughout the

mixturemixture

Types of MixturesTypes of Mixtures

ColloidColloid–Small particlesSmall particles

–Evenly dispersedEvenly dispersed

–Can not be easily separatedCan not be easily separated

Types of MixturesTypes of Mixtures

SuspensionSuspension–Large particlesLarge particles

–Easily separatedEasily separated

Types of MixturesTypes of Mixtures

SolutionsSolutions–Well mixedWell mixed

–Particles will separate over timeParticles will separate over time

–Two partsTwo parts

–SoluteSolute

–SolventSolvent

SolutionsSolutions

SoluteSolute–Substance that is DissolvedSubstance that is Dissolved

SolventSolvent–Substance that does the Substance that does the

“Dissolving”“Dissolving”