Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that appears the same throughout, with uniform composition.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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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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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.

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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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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is saltwater.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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An example of a heterogeneous mixture is chicken noodle soup.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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The chemical formula for water is H2O.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.