PS Midterm

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that contains only one kind of atom.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not appear to be evenly mixed throughout.

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What is matter?

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Any substance that takes up space and has mass.

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What property of water makes it sticky?

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Adhesion.

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What can be found on the periodic table?

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Element.

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What is a compound?

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

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that appears to be evenly mixed throughout.

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What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element, while a molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their properties and atomic structure.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.