Matter Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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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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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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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.

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What is an example of an element?

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An example of an element is oxygen (O).

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What is an example of a compound?

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An example of a compound is water (H2O).

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is salad.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.