Reviewing Types of 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 three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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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 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.

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Is silver an element, compound, or mixture?

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Silver is an element.

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Is salt water an element, compound, or mixture?

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Salt water is a mixture.

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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 made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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Can a compound be separated into its elements?

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Yes, a compound can be separated into its elements through chemical reactions.

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What is an atom?

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