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Homework 2.1

Classification of Matter and Basic Separation Technique

A. Classify each of the following as an element or compound. If the sample is an

element write Element. If it is a compound, classify and write whether acid, base
or salt.
__________ 1. Platinum
__________ 2. Potassium bromate
__________ 3. 24-K gold
__________ 4. Baking powder
__________ 5. Cuticle remover
__________ 6. Aspirin
__________ 7. Fluorine
__________ 8. Iodized salt
__________ 9. Detergent salt
__________ 10. Barium

B. Classify each of the following as Homogeneous or Heterogenous.

__________ 1. Blood
__________ 2. Liquid milk
__________ 3. Brass
__________ 4. Salt water
__________ 5. Iron and aluminum fillings
__________ 6. Cup of coffee
__________ 7. Sugar and salt
__________ 8. Sand and gravel
__________ 9. Air
__________ 10. Vinegar
C. Identify the method for the separation of the following mixtures:

__________ 1. Kerosene in water

__________ 2. Iron fillings and wood shavings

__________ 3. Water and alcohol

__________ 4. Salt solution

__________ 5. Powdered chalk in water

__________ 6. Soil with gasoline

__________ 7. Crude oil processing to separate diesel from gasoline

__________ 8. Blood components

__________ 9. Sand and water

__________ 10, oil and water

D. Give the methods that can be used to separate the components of the mixture.
Write the methods in their proper order.

1. Salt, water, and iron fillings

2. Sand, water and oil