Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that appears to be evenly mixed throughout, where the individual components are not distinguishable.

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What is an example of an element?

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Oxygen is an example of an element.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is either an element or a compound.

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What does a mixture consist of?

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A mixture consists of two or more physically combined substances.

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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 the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound is made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the individual components are distinguishable and not evenly mixed.

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Can a mixture be separated into its components?

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Yes, a mixture can be separated into its components by physical means.

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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.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.