Chemistry Guidance

for grade 10 – 12 “a

matter”

UJRvo 2012 By Mr. Tshepo Joseph Rantho

What is a matter A mater is anything that has mass

and volume.

Which means anything that can fill up space. E.g. water, gases and act.

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Properties of Matter

A matter comes in three phases and in two forms.

Three phases of a mater

1. Solid phase

2. Liquid phase

3. Gaseous phase (gas)

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Two forms of a matera) Mixtures:

•Homogenous mixture

•Heterogeneous mixture

b) Pure - substances

•Elements

•compounds

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Example of mixtures• Homogenous mixture:Salt and water solutionSuger and water solutionCoffee

• Heterogeneous mixturesPizzaFruit saladCows, goads and sheeps

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Example of pure - sustancesCompounds Carbon dioxide (CO2) Sulphuric acid (HSO4)

Elements Oxygen Hydrogen Calcium

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