Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Flashcard

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What are the properties of metals?

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Metals are shiny, hard, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more things that can be separated without a chemical reaction.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made up of two or more types of atoms that are chemically combined.

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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 are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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Cereal is an example of a mixture.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture can be separated physically, while a compound cannot be separated without a chemical reaction.

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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.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.

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What does it mean for a substance to be ductile?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.