Atoms, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

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What is an atom?

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The smallest particle of any element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is an element?

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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 pure substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and properties different from its constituent elements, while a mixture retains the properties of its individual components.

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What are the properties of compounds?

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The properties of compounds are totally different from the properties of the elements that form them.

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What is glucose (C6H12O6)?

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A compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that are chemically bonded together.

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What is a pure substance?

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

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What is a chemical bond?

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The force that holds atoms together in a compound.

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What is the periodic table of elements?

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A tabular arrangement of all known elements organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.