Element, Compound, Mixture

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a type of mixture that looks the same throughout and has a uniform composition.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a type of mixture that does not have a uniform composition and the different components can be seen.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Sweet tea is an example of a homogeneous mixture because everything is mixed evenly and looks the same.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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A salad with lettuce, olives, and tomatoes is an example of a heterogeneous mixture because the different ingredients can be seen.

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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 compound?

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

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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 and can be separated by physical means.

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List three examples of elements.

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Examples of elements include: K (Potassium), Cl (Chlorine), N (Nitrogen).

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a single type of atom, while a compound is made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together.

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What is a solution?

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