Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

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A substance that cannot be broken down further chemically is known as...

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an element

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Which two substances are compounds?

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sodium chloride and carbon dioxide

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What type of mixture is a salad with different vegetables?

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heterogeneous mixture

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Which is the smallest particle of an element that has the same properties as that element?

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atom

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down, while a compound is made of two or more elements chemically combined.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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A salad or a bowl of mixed nuts.

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What happens when you add raspberries to a bowl of blueberries?

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You create a mixture.