Elements and Compounds

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What is the chemical symbol for the element Gold?

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Au

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Compounds are represented by a...

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Chemical formula

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Which one has more than one type of atom in it?

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Compound

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How many different elements are represented in the compound Fe₃O₄?

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2

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How many different elements are represented in the compound CH₄?

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2

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What is an element?

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

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a chemical formula?

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A way of representing a compound using symbols for its constituent elements.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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

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What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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O