Worksheet 1-4a Classification of Matter

Part I. Classify each of the following substances as; an element, a compound, a solution, or a heterogeneous mixture.

1. Sand	2. Salt	3. Pure Water	4. Soil
5. Soda	6. Pure Air	7. Carbon Dioxide	8. Gold
9. Bronze	10. Oxygen	11. Salad Dressing	12. Salt Water

Part II. In the spaces provided, describe the distinguishing characteristics of the major categories of matter.

13. Element -

14. Compound -

15. Solution -

16. Mixture -

Answers - part I.
1) mixture 2) compound 3) compound 4) mixture 5) solution 6) solution
7) compound 8) element 9) solution 10) element 11) mixture 12) solution