Element or Compound

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What is an Element?

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A substance that can't be broken down into other substances.

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What is a Compound?

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

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C6 represents:

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An Element.

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C6H12O6 represents:

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A Compound.

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The defining feature of a compound is that it has to have at least two:

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elements.

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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An atom.

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What is the smallest unit of a compound?

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A molecule.

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Can a compound be broken down into simpler substances?

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Yes, through chemical reactions.

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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 an element.

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Oxygen (O).