Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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What is a pure substance containing two or more kinds of atoms?

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Compound

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as lemonade.

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What is Table Salt (NaCl)?

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A compound made of sodium and chlorine.

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What is Copper (Cu)?

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An element that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition, such as soil.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O) is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad is a heterogeneous mixture.