How can matter be classified?
1 Answer
Aug 17, 2014
One method of classifying matter is to start with the two main categories of pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances can be classified as either elements or compounds. Mixtures can be classified as either homogeneous or heterogeneous.
Another method of classifying matter is to start with the two main categories of homogeneous substances and heterogeneous substances. Heterogeneous substances are heterogeneous mixtures. Homogeneous substances can be classified into pure substances and homogeneous mixtures. Pure substances can be classified into elements and compounds.
