Matter and energy

6.6(B)

Sorting Matter by Its Properties

Investigate the physical properties of matter to distinguish between pure substances, homogeneous mixtures (solutions), and heterogeneous mixtures.

Part of The student knows that matter is made of atoms, can be classified according to its properties, and can undergo changes

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Intro

Sorting Out Matter

By the end of this lesson, you will investigate the physical properties of matter to tell apart pure substances, homogeneous mixtures (solutions), and heterogeneous mixtures. You will learn how to observe samples carefully and use clues like clearness, settling, filtering, and evaporation to classify them.