Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

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What are elements?

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Elements are made of one type of atom.

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What 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 are mixtures?

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Mixtures can be separated using physical properties.

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What is a substance that cannot be broken down further chemically?

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An element.

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What are pure substances?

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Pure substances have the same properties throughout.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms.

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Can mixtures be homogeneous or heterogeneous?

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Yes, mixtures can be either homogeneous (uniform composition) or heterogeneous (distinct components).

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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How can you separate a mixture?

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You can separate a mixture using physical properties such as filtration, distillation, or evaporation.