v2 08 Structure of Matter Test

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is something made from only one type of particle.

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What is something made only of one kind of atom called?

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An element.

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Can you see different things in a pure substance?

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No.

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What do the circles represent in a diagram of matter?

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Atoms.

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What is a substance made from two or more atoms bonded together called?

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A compound.

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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 atom?

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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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

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Can a pure substance be a mixture?

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No, a pure substance cannot be a mixture.