Classification of Matter Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand the classification of matter into elements, compounds, and mixtures, and differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet covers the classification of matter, including elements, compounds, and mixtures.
1. Which of the following is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?
Compound
Mixture
Element
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2. A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically combined in a fixed ratio is called a:
Element
Compound
Heterogeneous mixture
Homogeneous mixture
3. A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout is called a mixture.
4. In a mixture, the different components are visible and can be easily distinguished.
5. Air is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.
True
False
6. Water (H₂O) is an element.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between an element and a compound. Provide an example for each.
8. Observe the diagram below showing particles of matter. Identify which image best represents a heterogeneous mixture and explain why.
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