2.1.2 - Broad Classification: Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
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What is a pure substance?
💡 Hint: Consider if it can be broken down.
Give an example of an element.
💡 Hint: Think of a metal that doesn’t combine with other elements easily.
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What is a characteristic of pure substances?
💡 Hint: Think about their properties.
True or False: Mixtures can retain the properties of their components.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you combine different things.
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You have a mixture of sand, salt, and small rocks. Describe the steps you would take to separate each component.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of each component.
Discuss how understanding the classification of matter can help in the field of pharmaceuticals.
💡 Hint: Think about how mixtures can affect drug interactions.
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