Element, Compound, Mixture - 6th

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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 bonded 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 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 solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is formed when two or more atoms bond together, which can be of the same or different elements.

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Give an example of a compound.

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound.

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Give an example of an element.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of an element.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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A salad with lettuce, olives, and tomatoes is an example of a mixture.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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

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What does H2 represent?

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H2 represents a molecule made of two hydrogen atoms.