Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

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What is an example of an element?

Back

Oxygen

Front

A compound is made of ________ atoms.

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different

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

Which of the following is a way in which elements and compounds are similar?

Back

Elements and compounds are pure substances.

Front

This diagram represents a _____ (referring to a visual representation of a mixture).

Back

mixture of elements

Front

A mixture that appears to be evenly mixed throughout is called a ________ mixture.

Back

homogeneous mixture.

Front

What is the definition of an element?

Back

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

Back

A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of elements.

Front

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout.

Front

Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

Back

Saltwater.