Elements and Compounds

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What are elements?

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Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. They are found on the Periodic Table.

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What are compounds?

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Compounds are substances formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a single type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms bonded together.

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Can elements be broken down into simpler substances?

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No, elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What does the chemical symbol represent?

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The chemical symbol represents an element and is usually one or two letters derived from its name.

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Is CO an element or a compound?

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CO (carbon monoxide) is a compound made of two different elements: carbon and oxygen.

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Is Co an element or a compound?

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Co (cobalt) is an element.

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What does it mean if a substance is pure?

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A pure substance consists of only one type of particle and has a uniform composition.

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What is the significance of the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table organizes all known elements based on their properties and atomic structure.

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Can a compound be broken down into simpler substances?

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Yes, compounds can be broken down into their constituent elements through chemical reactions.