Compounds, Mixtures, Elements

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases, where you can see the different components throughout the mixture.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout, where the individual components are not distinguishable.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

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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; it consists of only one type of atom.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Chocolate chip muffin.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater.

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What is a mixture?

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A material made up of two or more substances, which can be elements, compounds, or both.

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What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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NaCl.

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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and specific properties, while a mixture can vary in composition and retains the properties of its components.

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Can a mixture be separated into its components?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtration, distillation, or evaporation.