U6 Day 2 Warm up - Classifying Matter

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of 2 or more substances (elements and compounds) that are physically blended together.

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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 are colloids?

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A suspension that appears cloudy and scatters light.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed and can be seen individually.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, where the individual components are not visible.

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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 solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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

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Can a mixture be separated into its components?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means.

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Are molecules in a compound also compounds?

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Yes, molecules formed from two or more different elements are considered compounds.