Physical Properties of Matter and Mixtures

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What are the two main types of mixtures?

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Homogenous mixtures (solutions) and heterogenous mixtures.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and has consistent properties throughout the sample.

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Give examples of homogenous mixtures.

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Examples include saltwater, air, and vinegar.

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Give examples of heterogenous mixtures.

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Examples include salad, sand and water, and oil and water.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one kind of atom, while a compound is a substance made from two or more different elements that are chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogenous mixture composed of two or more substances, where one substance is dissolved in another.