Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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What is an element?

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A 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 are chemically bonded together.

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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 a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest particle of an element; the smallest unit of matter.

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Give an example of a compound.

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Table Salt (NaCl) is a compound made of sodium and chlorine.

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Give an example of an element.

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Oxygen (O) is an element that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is chemically bonded, while a mixture is not.

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What are the two types of mixtures?

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Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, like lemonade.