Arrange the following examples in the order of matter, compound, element and mixture. (1) dilute acid (2) argon (3) water (4) ball

Options

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 1, 2, 4, 3
D. 4, 3, 1, 2

Explanation

To arrange the examples (1) dilute acid, (2) argon, (3) water, and (4) ball in the order of matter, compound, element, and mixture, we can follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding Matter**:
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. All the examples given (dilute acid, argon, water, and ball) are forms of matter.

2. **Identifying the Types**:
- **Element**: A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom.
- **Example**: Argon (2) is an element because it consists of only argon atoms.
- **Compound**: A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together in fixed proportions.
- **Example**: Water (3) is a compound because it is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).
- **Mixture**: A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.
- **Example**: Dilute acid (1) is a mixture because it consists of water and acid mixed together but not chemically bonded.
- **Matter**: The ball (4) is a general example of matter as it occupies space and has mass.

3. **Arranging the Examples**:
- Based on the definitions:
- **Element**: Argon (2)
- **Compound**: Water (3)
- **Mixture**: Dilute acid (1)
- **Matter**: Ball (4)

4. **Final Order**:
- The final order based on the classification is:
- 4 (Ball - Matter)
- 3 (Water - Compound)
- 2 (Argon - Element)
- 1 (Dilute Acid - Mixture)

### Final Arrangement:
- 4 (Ball) - Matter
- 3 (Water) - Compound
- 2 (Argon) - Element
- 1 (Dilute Acid) - Mixture

### Correct Sequence:
- 4, 3, 2, 1