Properties of Mixtures and Elements

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A substance that is made up of only one type of atom

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Element

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A substance composed of two or more atoms that are chemically combined

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Molecule

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The basic unit of matter that cannot be broken down further by chemical means

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Atom

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A mixture that always has a uniform or constant composition; also known as a solution

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Homogeneous Mixture

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Element that has the properties of both metals and nonmetals

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Metalloid

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

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Mixture

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition and varies in appearance and composition

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Heterogeneous Mixture

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The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element

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Atom

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A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means

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Element

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A type of mixture where the different components can be easily distinguished

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Heterogeneous Mixture