Distinguishing Elements and Compounds

Distinguishing Elements and Compounds

Multiple Choice

Elements can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Physical methods that are used to separate mixtures cannot be used to break a compound into elements.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

________ methods can be used to break a compound into simpler substances.

• physical

• chemical

Multiple Choice

A ________ change is a change that produces matter with a different composition than the original matter.

• physical

• chemical

Multiple Choice

What is a process used to break down compounds into simpler substances?

• breaking

• cutting

• heating

• splitting

Multiple Choice

Carbon can be broken down into simpler substances.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

In general, the properties of compounds are quite different from those of their component elements.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

In general, the properties of compounds are the same as those of their component elements.

• true

• false