(2) Elements Compounds and Elements

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What is the chemical symbol for the element Carbon?

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C

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What is an element?

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

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What is a compound?

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

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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O

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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What is an example of a compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad, where the ingredients can be seen and separated.