Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A substance that has been physically combined and is NOT uniform throughout, meaning you can see the different parts that make it up.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when one or more elements are combined chemically.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform throughout, where the different components are not visible.

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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.

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What is the smallest part of an element that retains the properties of that element?

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An atom.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is formed by chemical bonding 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 a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.