Unit 1 See What you Known

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What is cohesion?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, causing them to stick together.

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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 is a compound?

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A compound is 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 mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that is not evenly distributed and has distinct layers or phases.

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What is polarity in water?

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Polarity in water refers to the uneven distribution of electrical charge, making one end slightly positive and the other slightly negative.

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What is adhesion?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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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 bonded together.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.