Chemistry Day 1

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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. It consists of only one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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

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How many elements are in the compound C2H8O?

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3 (Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen).

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Is O2 a compound molecule?

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FALSE (O2 is a diatomic molecule, not a compound, as it consists of only one type of element).

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What does a subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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A subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in a molecule.

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How many oxygen atoms are in H2O?

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1.

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What is the total number of atoms in the formula H2O2?

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4 (2 Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen).

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What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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O.

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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 law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.