Matter

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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 is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a type of mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed, and you can see the different parts.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that is evenly mixed, so the different components are not visible, like Kool-Aid.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed ratio.

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What is 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 mixture?

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

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a chemical formula?

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties, made up of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is made of two or more elements chemically combined, while a mixture is made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.