Chemistry Flashcard

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two different types of elements join together.

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Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

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Methane (CH4) is an example of an organic compound.

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What is water made of?

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Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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What are charged atoms called?

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Charged atoms are called ions.

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What is a perfect diamond made from?

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A perfect diamond is made from one molecule of carbon.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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The chemical formula for water is H2O.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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The smallest unit of an element is an atom.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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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 is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.