Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that appears uniform throughout, with particles evenly distributed.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed, and different parts can be seen.

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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 compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different elements chemically bond 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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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater, where salt is evenly dissolved in water.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Lucky Charms cereal, where different components can be seen and separated.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What happens when elements combine?

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They form compounds through chemical bonds.

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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.