Elements & Compounds EXAM Review

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A chemical combination of two or more elements is called?

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compound

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What is the term for a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

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element

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The small numbers under and to the right of element symbols in a formula are called?

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subscripts

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What type of mixture contains two or more substances that are evenly distributed?

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Homogeneous Mixture

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What type of mixture contains two or more substances that are not evenly distributed?

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Heterogeneous Mixture

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What is the term for a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties?

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mixture

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What is the basic building block of matter?

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atom

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What is formed when two or more atoms bond together?

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molecule

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What is the term for a substance made of only one type of atom?

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element

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What do we call a substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

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compound