Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that appears to be evenly mixed throughout, where the components are not distinguishable.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that is either an element or a compound, having a uniform and definite composition.

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What is NaHCO₃?

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NaHCO₃ is an example of a compound, specifically known as sodium bicarbonate or baking soda.

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Give an example of an element.

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Oxygen is an example of an element.

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What happens when you add raspberries to a bowl of blueberries?

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Adding raspberries to the bowl of blueberries creates a mixture.

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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 where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound is made up of two or more elements chemically combined.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components are not evenly distributed and can be easily distinguished.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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