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Classification of Matter
Before You Read
Before you read the chapter, use the “What I know” column to list three
things you know about how different substances are classified. Then list
three questions you have about matter in the “What I want to find out”
column.

K W L
What I know What I want to find out What I learned
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Construct the Foldable as directed at the beginning of this chapter.

Science Journal
Describe the changes that take place as paint dries, particularly which changes are
physical and which ones are chemical.

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Classification of Matter
Section 1 Composition of Matter

Predict Read the title of Section 1. List three things that might be
discussed in this section.
1.

2.

3.
Review
Vocabulary Circle the phrase that comes closest to the meaning of the word
property as it is used in your book.
property a piece of land a quality or attribute
something that is owned a stage prop
New
Vocabulary Use the terms on the left to fill in the blanks in the sentences.

colloid A is an if all the atoms in the

substance are the same.

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compound
A is a substance in which two or more elements

element are combined in a fixed proportion.

A contains two or more substances

heterogeneous mixture
blended evenly throughout.

homogeneous mixture A is a mixture in which different

materials can easily be distinguished.
solution A is a homogeneous mixture of particles too
small to see with a microscope and too small to settle.
substance
The is observed when light passes
suspension through a , which is a mixture with particles
visible under a microscope but not heavy enough to settle.
Tyndall effect
A is a heterogeneous mixture containing a liquid
in which you can see particles settle.

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Section 1 Composition of Matter (continued)

Substances Classify each substance as an element or a compound.

I found this information calcium chalk hydrogen salt water
on page . carbon chlorine mercury sodium zinc
carbon dioxide copper oxygen sugar

Elements Compounds

Mixtures Organize information about mixtures in the outline below.

I found this information I. Mixtures
on page . A. Heterogeneous mixtures

1.

2.
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3.

4. Examples:
B. Homogeneous mixtures

1.

2.

3.

4. Examples:
C. Colloids

1.

2.

3.

4.

5. Examples:

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Section 1 Composition of Matter (continued)

Mixtures Sequence the types of mixtures according to particle size.

I found this information colloids solutions suspensions
on page .
Largest particles

Smallest particles

Compare and contrast colloids, solutions, and suspensions.

Write the characteristics of each in the table.

colloids solutions suspensions

particles

appearance

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Predict what an observer who looks directly into a light source
through a colloid will see.

S YNTHESIZE I T Classify each substance as a solution, a colloid, or a

suspension. Write each name in one of the boxes below.
herbed salad dressing paint pulpy orange juice tea
milk perfume smoke vinegar

colloids suspensions solutions

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