Chemistry

Name: Vegas Date: 21 November 2023

Aim: What is the difference between atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, and mixtures?

I. Elements, Atoms, Molecules and Compounds: Use the internet to search for the answers for the following.

Type of Matter Definition Sample Drawing Symbol/Formula

An element is a pure substance made by one particular type
ELEMENT of atom.

An atom is the building blocks of all matter,

ATOM

Molecule is a group of atoms bonded together that can form Molecule of water made of one
a chemical reaction (src: dictionary) oxygen atom chemically bonded to
two hydrogen atoms
MOLECULE
 Compound is a substance made by 2 or more elements or
atoms that are chemically bonded together.
COMPOUND
II. Mixtures: Look for answers for the given questions.

a) Define Mixture:
• Two or more atoms or elements NOT chemically combined.
• No reaction between substances.
• Mixtures can be uniform (homogenous) and are known as solutions.
• Mixtures can also be non-uniform (called heterogeneous).
• Mixtures can be separated into their components by chemical or physical means.
• The properties of a mixture are similar to the properties of its components.

b) There are two types of mixtures: Heterogeneous Mixtures vs. Homogeneous Mixtures

Definition Are the contents easy to Examples

separate? (yes or no) (give at least 2)
A heterogenous mixture is a mixture Yes Soil, blood
Heterogeneous where the composition is not uniform
Mixture throughout the mixture. Source:
chem.libretexts.org

A homogenous mixture is a liquid, solid, No Rain, vodka

Homogeneous gaseous mixture that has the same
Mixture proportions of its components throughout
a given sample. Source: byjus.com

c) There are various ways to separate mixtures. Research how each method works.

Methods of Separating Mixtures

1. Distillation
The action of purifying a liquiid by cooling and heating. Src: dictionary

2. Evaporation The process of turning from liquid into vapor. Src: dictionary

3. Filtration
The action or proccess of filtering something. Src: dictionary

4. Magnetic Attraction that arises between electrically charged particles because of their motion. Src:
Attraction britannica.com

Why would you want to separate mixtures?

Seperating mixtures can have reasons such as the production of medicines, chemicals, or food proccessing. It can also be
used for recycling proccess. It is also used for scientific reasearch.

Elements, Atoms, Compounds and Molecules Practice

Part 1: Read the following on elements compounds and mixtures. Fill in the blanks.

Word Bank:

Atom Elements Periodic Table Chemically

Atoms Cannot Cannot Compounds

Elements:
• A pure substance containing only one kind of atom.
• An element is always uniform all the way through (homogenous).
• An element can not be separated into simpler materials (except during nuclear reactions).
• Over 100 existing elements are listed and classified on the periodic table.
Compounds:
• A pure substance containing two or more kinds of atoms.
• The atoms are chemically combined in some way. Often times (but not always) they come together to form
groups of atoms called molecules.
• A compound is always homogenous (uniform).
• Compounds cannot be separated by physical means. Separating a compound requires a chemical reaction.
• The properties of a compound are usually different than the properties of the elements it contains. (ex. Na
+ Cl = NaCl (salt)).
Mixtures:
• Two or more atoms or elements NOT chemically combined.
• No reaction between substances.
• Mixtures can be uniform (homogenous) and are known as solutions.
• Mixtures can also be non-uniform (called heterogeneous).
• Mixtures can be separated into their components by chemical or physical means.
• The properties of a mixture are similar to the properties of its components.
Part 2: Classify each of the following as elements (E), compounds ( C), or mixtures (M). Write X if it is none of
these (ex. Energy). Use the diagram on the previous page to help you.
M Air E Krypton C Water (H2O) M Wood

C Sugar (C6H12O6) M Ink E Diamond (C) C Salt (NaCl)

M Milk X Electricity X Popcorn E Gold (Au)

X Pizza C Ammonia (NH3) E Iron (Fe) E Uranium (U)

Part 3: Match each diagram with its correct description. Diagrams will be used once.

A B C D E

C 1. Pure Element – only one type of atom present.

E 2. Mixture of two elements – two types of uncombine atoms present.

B 3. Pure compound – only one type of compound present.

A 4. Mixture of two compounds – two types of compounds present.

D 5. Mixture of a compound and an element.

Part 4: Classify each of the materials below. In the center column, state whether the material is a pure substance or a
mixture. If the material is a pure substance, further classify it as either an element or compound in the right
column. Similarly, if the material is a mixture, further classify it as homogeneous or heterogeneous in the right
column. Write one entire word in each space.
Material Pure Substance Element or Compound
Mixture Homogenous or Heterogeneous
Iron (Fe) Iron is a pure substance. Iron is an element. Iron is
heterogenous.
Sugar + Pure Water Mixture It is compound, and it is homogenous.
(C12H22O11 + H2O)
Limestone (CaCO3) Mixture It is a compound. And it is
heterogenous.
Orange Juice (with pulp) Mixture Compound. It is also heterogenous.

Pacific Ocean Mixture Compound. It is a homogenous.

Air inside a balloon Mixture Compound. It’s a homogeneous.

Aluminum (Al) Pure substance Aluminum is an element. Aluminum

is heterogeneous.
Pure Water (H2O) Pure substance Pure water is a compound. Pure
water is homogeneous.