2. Mixtures
Mixtures consist of two or more substances that can
be physically separated and are not chemically
combined. The characteristic properties of the
substances do not change.
Heterogeneous mixture Homogeneous mixture
3. Elements
Elements cannot be physically or chemically broken
apart into anything else. They are the simplest form of a
pure substance.
4. Compounds
Compounds are composed of two or more pure
substance that are chemically combined. Compounds
do not retain to their characteristic properties and can
be separated chemically.