Question

types of matter
part 1 directions - use the terms from your \composition of matter notes\ as your answers below. terms can be used more than one time!!! (hint: there are also more than one correct answer per question)

1. m &m’s ____________
2. carbon dioxide (co₂) ____________
3. fluorine (f) ____________
4. salt water ____________
5. bowl of rice ____________
6. italian salad dressing ____________
7. muddy water ____________
8. air ____________

Explanation:

1. M&M's are a heterogeneous mixture as they are a collection of distinct candies with different colors and coatings.
2. Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$) is a compound as it is made up of two different elements (carbon and oxygen) chemically bonded together.
3. Fluorine (F) is an element as it is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.
4. Salt Water is a homogeneous mixture (solution) as the salt is uniformly dissolved in the water.
5. A Bowl of Rice is a heterogeneous mixture as it contains individual grains of rice and may have other components like seasonings or vegetables that are not uniformly distributed.
6. Italian Salad Dressing is a heterogeneous mixture as it typically has oil, vinegar, herbs and spices that are not uniformly mixed and may separate over time.
7. Muddy water is a heterogeneous mixture as the mud particles are suspended in the water and not uniformly distributed.
8. Air is a homogeneous mixture as it is a uniform combination of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon - dioxide and other gases.

Answer:

1. Heterogeneous mixture
2. Compound
3. Element
4. Homogeneous mixture (solution)
5. Heterogeneous mixture
6. Heterogeneous mixture
7. Heterogeneous mixture
8. Homogeneous mixture