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Write the name of each element and classify it as a metal, non-metal, or metalloid. a. K b. Ba c. I d. O e. Sb
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Periodic Table: Classifications
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In the classification of matter, what is the broadest category and what is the most specific category?
A
Broadest: Matter, Most Specific: Element
B
Broadest: Compound, Most Specific: Mixture
C
Broadest: Mixture, Most Specific: Pure Substance
D
Broadest: Element, Most Specific: Compound
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Understand that matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It is the broadest category in the classification of matter.
Recognize that matter can be classified into two main categories: pure substances and mixtures.
Identify that pure substances include elements and compounds. Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, making them the most specific category.
Note that mixtures are combinations of two or more substances where each retains its own properties. Mixtures can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.
Conclude that the broadest category is 'Matter' and the most specific category is 'Element' in the classification of matter.
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