Composition of Matter Worksheet

Name ____________________________________________________________________        Section ______

1.Complete the table comparing elements, compounds and mixtures:

2. Be sure to do the read and do the practice activity.

3. Identify the following types of mixtures using Table 9-1 on page 250:

A) A mixture is made up of particles large enough to settle out and be filtered.This type of mixture demonstrates the Tyndall effect. This mixture is a :  solution    colloid        suspension    (circle one)

An example of this type of mixture is ____________________.

B) A mixture is made up of particles too small to filter or to settle out over time. The particles are too small to scatter light. This mixture is a :  solution    colloid        suspension    (circle one)

An example of this type of mixture is ____________________.

C) A mixture is made up of particles too small to be filtered or to settle out over time. The particles are, however large enough to scatter light. This mixture is a :  solution    colloid        suspension    (circle one)

An example of this type of mixture is ____________________.

4. Different Colloids may involve different states. For example, gelatin is formed from solid particles in a liquid. Complete the following table using these common colloids: smoke, marshmallow, fog, paint.

        Types of Colloids