Mixtures, Solutions, Elements, Compounds

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the two main categories of matter?

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Pure Substances and Mixtures.

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Define an element.

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

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True or False: Elements and compounds are pure substances.

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True.

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What is the smallest part of an element?

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The atom is the smallest part of an element.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition and the individual components can be seen.