Compounds

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a pure substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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Are compounds pure substances?

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Yes, compounds are considered pure substances because they consist of only one type of molecule.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is made of two or more elements chemically combined, while a mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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Can compounds be broken down into simpler substances?

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Yes, compounds can be broken down into their constituent elements through chemical reactions.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium carbonate?

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Na2CO3

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How many elements are in the compound Na2CO3?

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There are 3 elements: sodium (Na), carbon (C), and oxygen (O).

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Do the properties of a compound resemble the properties of its elements?

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No, the properties of a compound are usually different from the properties of the elements that make it up.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound, made of hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is the process of forming a compound called?

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The process of forming a compound is called chemical bonding.

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What are the two main types of chemical bonds in compounds?

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The two main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds and covalent bonds.