Classification of Matter Flow Chart

Classification of Matter Universe Nothing Something Matter Energy Pure Substance: Mixture: one kind of atom two or more or molecule different atoms or molecules

Classification of Matter (continued) Pure Substances Elements: Single kind Compounds: two or more of atom and can’t be kinds of atoms that are broken down by ordinary chemically combined to chemical or physical means form a new substance with new properties 1. Metals 2. Nonmetals 1. Organic: contains carbon 3. Metalloids 2. Inorganic

Classification of Matter (continued) Mixtures Homogeneous: Heterogeneous: A mixture that is A mixture that has the same throughout; different properties in a solution. different regions of the mixture.