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Understanding Pure Substances and Mixtures
Sep 30, 2024
Lecture on Pure Substances vs Mixtures
Introduction
Focus: Differences between
pure substances
and
mixtures
.
Structure: Definitions, chart explanation, practice problems.
Importance of understanding matter: Matter constitutes everything we see and interact with, except for energy forms like light and heat.
Classification of Matter
Matter
: Everything is composed of matter (exceptions: energy forms).
Two main categories:
Pure Substances
Mixtures
Pure Substances
Definition
: Pure substances have only one type of atom or molecule and unique physical properties.
Types of Pure Substances
:
Elements
:
Found on the periodic table.
Composed of a single type of atom.
Compounds
:
Composed of multiple atoms bonded together (ionic, metallic, covalent bonds).
Example: Water (H2O), each molecule is identical.
Physical Properties
:
Unique and consistent (e.g., boiling and melting points, density).
Mixtures
Definition
: Random blend of two or more substances without unique physical properties.
Types of Mixtures
:
Homogeneous Mixtures
:
Evenly mixed substances (e.g., air).
Heterogeneous Mixtures
:
Substances are physically separated (e.g., dirt, pizza).
Properties
:
Variability in composition (e.g., 50-50, 60-40 proportions).
Can be physically separated through filtration or other lab techniques.
Comparison
Pure Substances
:
Cannot be physically separated easily without chemical reactions.
Mixtures
:
Easily physically separated.
Practice Problems
Aluminum Foil
:
Classification
: Pure substance, Element (pure aluminum).
Air
:
Classification
: Mixture, Homogeneous (evenly mixed gases).
Dirt
:
Classification
: Mixture, Heterogeneous (visibly distinct components).
Water
:
Classification
: Pure substance, Compound (H2O molecules).
Steel
:
Classification
: Mixture, Homogeneous (mixed metals).
Pizza
:
Classification
: Mixture, Heterogeneous (clearly different components).
Conclusion
Understanding the differences between pure substances and mixtures is fundamental for chemistry.
Additional Resources
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