Atoms, Compounds, & Mixtures Practice with Visuals

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different 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.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid turns into gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which gas turns into liquid, usually due to cooling.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is the state of matter created by evaporation?

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Gas.

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What is the state of matter created by condensation?

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Liquid.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.