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Mixtures, Pure Substances and Compounds

A mixture: is a physical combination of two or more kinds of matter. Mixtures in which the
different components are clearly visible are called heterogeneous mixtures. Mixtures in which
the components are blended together so well that the mixture looks like just one substance are
called homogeneous mixtures.

Examples:

1. Saltwater (homogeneous mixture)


2. Tea (homogeneous mixture)
3. Apple juice (heterogeneous mixture) – unfiltered; homogeneous if filtered

Properties:

1. The components in a mixture can occur in different proportions (relative quantities).


2. Each individual component retains its identity.
3. The components in a mixture can be separated by physical methods easily(filtration,
distillation, crystallization)

A pure substance/element: has a definite composition, which stays the same in


response to physical changes.

Examples:

1. Oxygen
2. Gold
3. Aluminum

Pure substances are further classified into elements and compounds. An element is a pure
substance that cannot be separated chemically into any simpler substances. Copper, zinc,
hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon.

Properties:

1. Pure substances cannot be separated chemically into any simpler substances by chemical
methods
2. They are made of a single type of atom
3. These substances have a uniform composition throughout
4. Pure substances have fixed melting and boiling points and can have multiple phases and still
remain a pure substance
A compound: is a pure substance that results when two or more pure elements combine
chemically to form a different substance.

Examples:

1. Table Sugar
2. Water
3. Carbon dioxide

Properties:

1. These substances are composed of 2 or more pure elements in a fixed proportion


2. Compounds can be broken down into elements using chemical processes since they are
formed by chemical reactions
3. The properties of compounds are different from its constituent elements
4. They have fixed melting and boiling points

Fig 1: Relationships between Mixtures, Pure Substances and Compounds


Website for Fig 1

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