Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures

Front

What is a pure substance?

Back

A pure substance is either an element or a compound.

Front

What type of mixture is Pepsi?

Back

Pepsi is a homogeneous mixture.

Front

What does it mean if a mixture is homogeneous?

Back

A homogeneous mixture means you CANNOT SEE the different parts.

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A compound contains two or more different atoms chemically combined.

Front

What type of mixture is a compost pile?

Back

A compost pile is a heterogeneous mixture.

Front

What is an element?

Back

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

Back

In a homogeneous mixture, the components are evenly distributed, while in a heterogeneous mixture, the components are not evenly distributed.

Front

Can a compound be separated into its components?

Back

Yes, a compound can be separated into its components through chemical reactions.

Front

What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

Back

An example of a homogeneous mixture is saltwater.