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solids and liquids (gas and plasma are secondary categories)

Historically As defined by Robert Boyle:

1) Elements: could not be broken down into simpler substances

2) Compounds: Could be broken down via physical or chemical process.

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12y ago

Either pure substances and mixtures, or homogeneous and heterogeneous matter.

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13y ago

The two broad categories are living and nonliving.

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12y ago

Pure substances and mixtures according to some people.

Homogeneous and heterogeneous matter according to others.

Either way works.

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It depends on how you classify them. They could be pure substances and mixtures, or homogeneous and heterogeneous matter.

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homogeneous and heterogeneous

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chemical and physical

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