Elements and Compounds Flashcard

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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4

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2

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What is the difference between elements and compounds?

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Elements are made of one type of atom, while compounds are made of two or more types of atoms.

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What is an element?

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A 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 chemically bond together.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride (table salt)?

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NaCl.

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3 (2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen).