Chapter 1 : 1.1-MATTER

a) Define matter.

b) Classify matter into pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures (homogeneous and heterogeneous)and give examples

The common definition of matter is anything that has mass and volume (occupies space).
For example, a car would be said to be made of matter, as it occupies space, and has mass.

Element
A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.

Pure substance 
Matter that has distinct properties and a composition that does not vary from sample to sample.

Compound
Substance that contains two or more elements chemically combined in a fix proportion.

Mixture
A combination of 2 or more substances in which the substances retain their identity (chemical properties).

Homogeneous mixture 
A mixture with no visible separation between its components.

Heterogeneous mixture 
A mixture in which the components can be visibly distinguished.

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Classify these as Element, Compound, Heterogeneous Mixture or Homogeneous Mixture.

Part of Matter	Highlight Box to Reveal Answers
Sodium Chloride	Compound
Salt Water	Homogeneous Mixture
An Idea	Not MATTER
Sugar	Compound
Iron	Element
Cookie Dough	Heterogeneous Mixture
Air	Homogenous Mixture
Helium	Element
Soil	Heterogeneous Mixture
Water	Compound
Arsenic	Element
Chunky Peanut Butter	Heterogeneous Mixture

http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
http://www.ivyroses.com/Chemistry/What-is-Chemistry.php
http://www.meta-synthesis.com/webbook/31_matter/matter.html