Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, meaning that the individual components are not distinguishable. An example is salt dissolved in water.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

Back

A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that has visibly distinguishable components. An example is trail mix.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an element?

Back

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Examples include oxygen (O) and argon (Ar).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together. An example is water (H2O), which is made of hydrogen and oxygen.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. The components can be separated by physical means.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is sugar dissolved in water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Back

A compound is a substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together, while a mixture is a combination of substances that retain their individual properties.

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