This document discusses the classification and properties of pure substances and mixtures. It defines pure substances as elements or compounds that consist of a single type of matter, while mixtures contain two or more pure substances mixed together. Mixtures are classified as either homogeneous, containing substances mixed uniformly, or heterogeneous, containing visible particles that can be separated. The document also discusses various techniques for separating components of mixtures like evaporation, centrifugation, distillation and crystallization.