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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that is made from one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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A pure substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together chemically.

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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 the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and properties different from its constituent elements, while a mixture retains the properties of its individual components.

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What does the chemical formula C6H12O6 represent?

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Glucose, a compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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What is the Periodic Table of Elements?

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A tabular arrangement of all known elements organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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How many atoms are in the molecule 8K2SO4?

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56 atoms (8 potassium, 2 sulfur, and 32 oxygen).

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is the property of compounds compared to their constituent elements?

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The properties of compounds are totally different than the properties of the elements that form them.