Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has visually distinguishable components.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that appears uniform throughout.

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What is a compound?

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

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Salad, where individual ingredients can be seen.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater, where the salt is evenly dissolved.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout but not heavy enough to settle.

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What is a mixture of elements?

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A combination of two or more elements that are not chemically bonded.