Nature of Matter

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What is the definition of a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout, meaning that the different components are not distinguishable from one another.

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What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical or chemical means?

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Element

Front

What type of property is demonstrated by an iron nail rusting?

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Chemical property

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What type of matter is made up of more than one type of atom, bonding to create something new?

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Compound

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What is the definition of 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 the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed from two or more elements that are chemically bonded.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, boiling point, and density are examples of physical properties.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is the definition of an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.