Author: Daniel Smithson

If you love chemistry, biology, or even just love listening to dairy commercials, you probably are familiar with the word ‘Calcium’. And now you might be wondering, what kind of matter is it actually, right? Is calcium an element, compound, or mixture? Calcium (Ca) is an element with an atomic number of 20. It purely…

With so many kinds of unique matters on earth, it might be a bit overwhelming to figure out to which classification a matter belongs. Bismuth is a unique matter. You might not hear about it often. But this material does exist on earth. Is bismuth an element, compound, or mixture? Bismuth (Bi) is an element….

Although today the gadgets occupy so many aspects in our life, we still are familiar with inks, am I right? Ink has been so useful in human civilization, as it helps record amazing thoughts and scientific notes until today. Is ink an element, compound, or mixture? The regular ink that we see today is a…

Dry ice is a cool matter, don’t you agree? Dry ice, as the name suggests, is a solid thing that has a very low temperature and appears dry, which means it’s not dripping into a mess like the regular ice. But, what kind of matter is this actually? Is dry ice an element, compound, or…

Diamond is a beautiful material. Seeing this as spectacular jewelry, probably you thought that diamond is an alloy just like gold jewelry or silver jewelry. But, is that true? Is diamond an element, compound, or mixture? Diamond is neither a compound nor a mixture. Diamond is an element since it purely consists of a single…

Milk is a healthy drink that is probably almost always available inside every family’s fridge in the US, am I right? We are so familiar with milk. We can drink it as is, pour it into a bowl of cereal, or use it in baking. If you love science, you might be wondering what kind…

If you love spending time by the sea or at the beach, you probably are so familiar with saltwater. Salt water or saline water mostly comes from the sea, although you can also make it at home. You might be wondering to which classification salt water belongs to. Is salt water an element, compound, or…

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous chemical substance. In our everyday life, carbon monoxide can be found in the fumes of vehicles, fireplaces, and stoves. If you’re landed here, chances are you’re curious about the classification of carbon monoxide, right? Is carbon monoxide an element, compound, or mixture? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a compound that consists…

If you love cooking, you probably are familiar with vinegar. This liquid substance is amazing. It has a distinctive flavor that can be added to various cuisines. And if you love science, you probably are wondering, what kind of matter vinegar is. Is vinegar an element, compound, or mixture? Vinegar is a mixture that contains…

Steel is considered one of the strongest metal on earth. It’s used in the construction, infrastructure, and automotive. Is steel an element, compound, or mixture? Steel is a mixture, as it’s composed of two different elements i.e. iron and carbon that combine without chemical bond. Steel cannot be considered element because it consists of more…