Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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What are elements?

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Elements are pure substances that consist of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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Give two examples of elements.

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Diamonds (C) and Uranium (U) are examples of elements.

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What is a compound?

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

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Is sugar (C12H22O11) an element or a compound?

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Sugar (C12H22O11) is a compound.

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What defines a mixture?

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

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Air is an example of a mixture.

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What happens to particles when they are exposed to warmer temperatures?

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As particles are exposed to warmer temperatures, they speed up.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element consists of only one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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Can elements be broken down into simpler substances?

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No, elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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The smallest unit of an element is an atom.