Atoms, Elements, Molecules, & Compounds

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an 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 molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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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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TRUE OR FALSE: Every compound is a molecule but not every molecule is a compound.

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TRUE

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Which of the following cannot be broken down into something simpler? A compound, An element, A mixture.

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An element.

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What is a homogenous mixture?

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A mixture in which all the substances are evenly distributed.

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What is a heterogenous mixture?

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A mixture in which the substances are not evenly distributed.

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How many elements are in C6H12O6?

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3 (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen).

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What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?

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A molecule can be made of the same or different types of atoms, while a compound is specifically made of different types of atoms.