E, C, & M: Particle Diagrams

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What is an element?

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A substance that consists of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together in a fixed ratio.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What does a particle diagram of an element look like?

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It shows only one type of particle, representing the atoms of that element.

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What does a particle diagram of a compound look like?

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It shows two or more different types of particles, representing the atoms of the different elements in the compound.

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What does a particle diagram of a mixture look like?

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It shows different types of particles that are not chemically bonded, representing the various substances in the mixture.

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What is a mixture of elements?

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

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What is a mixture of compounds?

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

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What is a mixture of elements and compounds?

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A combination of different elements and compounds that are not chemically bonded.

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How can you identify an element in a particle diagram?

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Look for a diagram that contains only one type of particle.