Elements, Mixtures and Compounds

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What is a Heterogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed, and different parts can be seen, such as iced tea with ice.

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What is a Suspension?

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A type of heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid, like Italian dressing.

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What is an Element?

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A pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical or physical means, such as oxygen or gold.

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What is a Solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, like salt water.

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What is a Compound?

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A pure substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together, such as water (H2O).

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What is a Mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties, like pizza.

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What is the difference between a Compound and a Mixture?

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

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Can elements be broken down into simpler substances?

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No, elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is an example of a Heterogeneous Mixture?

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Pizza, where different ingredients can be seen and separated.

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What is an example of a Solution?

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Salt water, where salt is completely dissolved in water.