Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

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What are compounds?

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Compounds are made of two or more types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is a substance that cannot be broken down further chemically?

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An element.

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What happens when substances combine chemically?

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They form a compound and their properties change.

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What is the smallest particle of an element that has the same properties as that element?

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An atom.

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What are elements made of?

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Elements are made of one type of atom.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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How do compounds differ from mixtures?

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Compounds are formed by chemical bonds and have different properties than the individual elements, while mixtures retain the properties of their components.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements based on their atomic number and properties.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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Can compounds be separated into their components?

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Yes, compounds can be separated into their components through chemical reactions.

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