Classify the following into elements, compounds and mixtures.
(a) Sodium
(b) Soil
(c) Sugar solution
(d) Silver
(e) Calcium carbonate
(f) Tin
(g) Silicon
(h) Coal
(i) Air
(j) Soap
(k) Methane
(l) Carbon dioxide
(m) Blood
Elements: Sodium (a), Silver (d), Tin (f), Silicon (g)
Compounds: Calcium carbonate (e), Methane (k), Carbon dioxide
Mixtures: Soil (b), Sugar solution (c), Coal (h), Air (i), Soap (j), Blood (m)
Explanation:
Elements:
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Sodium, silver, tin, and silicon are all considered elements.
Compounds:
A compound is formed when two or more elements are chemically combined in a fixed proportion. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), methane (CH4), and carbon dioxide (CO2) are all compounds.
Mixtures:
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. Soil, sugar solution, coal, air, soap, and blood are all considered mixtures.