Element, Compound, Mixture Sorting Activity

Directions
Drag each image to the correct category and explain
why those images fit in the category you selected.
 Element Compound Mixture
Explain why these images would Explain why these images would Explain why these images would
be considered elements. be considered compounds. be considered mixtures.

They have one atom or one of a type. THey have 2 elements and are repeated THere is many mixtures of different
compounds.
 Comprehension Stations
�Using your notes and scientific vocabulary below you will identify
and scientifically explain if the station is an element, compound or
mixture.

Element Compound Mixture

Atoms Different elements Physical Combination

Pure Atoms Heterogeneous

Homogeneous
Pure Solution
Solvent
Chemically Bonded Solute
Check the correct classification Write a scientific explanation
1 pt each using as much appropriate
vocab as possible
2 pts each
 Element, Compound or Mixture? - EXAMPLE
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element Sample 1 is a homogeneous mixture.

● Compound
● Homogeneous mixture
● Heterogeneous mixture
It is a solid solution of metals – alloy
Copper is the solvent, tin and zinc are
the solutes.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element Biotite is a compound because there are many

● Compound
● Homogeneous mixture
● Heterogeneous mixture
Biotite K₃AlSi₃O₁₀
different elements in the rock. This formula states
that there are elements being chemically
bonded.These elements are pure substances
including atoms.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element This is an formula for a hard material which

● Compound
● Homogeneous mixture
● Heterogeneous mixture
Mineral Sample: Quartz SiO2
concludes that this is an compound. The formula
states that this is chemically bonded.It has many
different elements in this.These elements are pure
substances that are consisted of atoms.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element . Kool-Aid is an substance that is homogeneous

● Compound mixture. Kool-Aid powder is the solvent and the
● Homogeneous mixture solute is water. The solution is the liquid.
● Heterogeneous mixture
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element Gneiss is an compound because it has many

● Compound minerals that are composed in the rock.The minerals
● Homogeneous mixture consist of either elements themselves or consist of
● Heterogeneous mixture others. Elements are pure substances that consist of
atoms.All elements are all chemically bonded to
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock composed of the minerals quartz, each other.
feldspar, muscovite, biotite, and hornblende.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element This picture shows us many multiple atoms that are

● Compound chemically bonded to each other. It is has many pure
● Homogeneous mixture and different elements.
● Heterogeneous mixture
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element Since this is an physical combination it makes it an

● Compound homogeneous mixture.The solvent is water, the
● Homogeneous mixture solute is the red elements and the solution is both
● Heterogeneous mixture the water and red molecules combines.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element Because the substances are varied in the object it

● Compound makes it an heterogeneous mixture.The atoms and
● Homogeneous mixture other substances are able to be torn apart and
● Heterogeneous mixture viewed careful.THe elements vary and make it a
mixture.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element This is an heterogeneous mixture because it can be

● Compound torn apart and is physical.We are able to see the
● Homogeneous mixture elements clearly and tell the difference.There are
● Heterogeneous mixture two different elements that are being mixed together
making it a physical combination.
 Element, Compound or Mixture?
Station (Highlight your Answer) Station Explanation (Type answer below)

● Element This is an elements because this is aluminum. Since

● Compound elements are made out of atoms and other
● Homogeneous mixture chemicals, Aluminium is an element.
● Heterogeneous mixture