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What is a compound?

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A chemical combination of elements.

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According to the Law of Definite Composition, how do elements in a compound combine?

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In the same proportion by mass.

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If you were to combine 80 grams of oxygen with some hydrogen, how much hydrogen would you need to completely use up all of the oxygen?

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20 grams.

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What is the accepted mass ratio for the mass of magnesium to the mass of oxygen?

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1.52.

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What is the mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water?

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1:8.

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Define the term '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 the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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

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What is the significance of the Law of Conservation of Mass in chemical reactions?

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Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; it is conserved.

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Explain the concept of molar mass.

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The mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).

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What is a chemical formula?

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements and numerical subscripts to indicate the number of atoms.