Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the two main types of mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.

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Define homogeneous mixture.

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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Define heterogeneous mixture.

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a non-uniform composition.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a set ratio.

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Give an example of a compound.

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Salt (NaCl) is an example of a compound.

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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 combined.

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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 chemical formula?

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing the composition of a compound using symbols for its constituent elements.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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