Learning Objective

In this lesson we will learn how matter is classified based on its macroscopic and microscopic properties.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Define matter and explain how it is composed of particles.

• Distinguish between a pure substance and a mixture.

• Distinguish between a homogeneous mixture and heterogeneous mixture.

• Explain how matter can be observed at the macroscopic and microscopic level.

• Distinguish between solutions, colloids and coarse mixtures.

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