Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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What is a mixture of atoms?

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A combination of two or more different types of atoms that are not chemically bonded together.

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What is a homogenous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as salt water.

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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 solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent), resulting in a clear liquid.

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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 the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and properties, while a mixture can vary in composition and retains the properties of its components.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but do not settle out, such as milk.

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What is a suspension?

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A mixture in which particles are dispersed in a liquid or gas but are large enough to settle out over time.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H₂O, which indicates it is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a single type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded.