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Mo6-L7a: How is Matter Classified?

Classifying Matter Matter
Scientists place matter into one of two groups— Anything that has mass and takes up space.
substances and mixtures. Most matter is made up of atoms.

Substances Mixtures

Matter with a Matter that can vary
composition that is in composition.
always the same.

Matter

Pure Subtance Mixture

Element Compound Homogeneous Heterogeneous
mixture mixture

Matter can be classified as either a substance or a mixture.

Matter is classified according to the types of atoms and the arrangement of atoms in matter.

Matter

Pure Substances Mixture
Constant Composition Variable Composition

Element Compound Homogeneous Heterogeneous
mixture mixture

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