Matter

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What is Matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, and gas.

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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. Examples include Oxygen (O) and Carbon (C).

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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. An example is Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

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What is a Mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. The individual substances retain their own properties.

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What are Homogeneous Mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures are mixtures that have a uniform composition throughout. An example is saltwater.

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What are Heterogeneous Mixtures?

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Heterogeneous mixtures are mixtures that do not have a uniform composition. An example is a salad.

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What is the difference between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures have a consistent composition, while heterogeneous mixtures have distinct, separate components.

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What is a Solution?

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A solution is a type of homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is sugar dissolved in water.

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What is a Solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Water is often called the 'universal solvent'.

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What is a Solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. For example, salt is a solute in saltwater.