Pure Substances and Mixtures

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What is a substance in which all of the parts are the same throughout?

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Homogeneous

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What term describes the nature of something's ingredients or constituents?

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Composition

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What is the ability of a substance to be dissolved in a liquid called?

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Solubility

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What do we call a combination of substances that can be physically separated from one another?

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Mixtures

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What is a material with a particular chemical makeup?

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Pure substance

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What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

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A pure substance has a uniform composition, while a mixture contains two or more substances that can be separated.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Salad

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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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.