Atom, Element, Compound, Molecule, Mixture, Pure Substance

Elements

• are made of two or more types of atoms chemically bonded together

• are made of one type of atom

• are made of two or more types of molecules combined in the same space

• are always individual atoms

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Compounds

• are made of two or more types of atoms chemically bonded together

• are made of one type of atom

• are found on the periodic table

• can be separated into their individual parts through physical means

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Mixtures

• are made of two different types of atoms chemically bonded together

• Are only liquids

• Cannot be separated

• Can be separated using physical properties

Pure Substances

• Are only made of one type of atom

• Have the same properties throughout

• Can never be broken down into something simpler

• Are only made of molecules

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Which is the smallest particle of an element that has the same properties as that element?

• atom

• molecule

• electron

• neutron

Which of the following is an example of an ELEMENT?

• F₂

• Lemonade

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)

Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND?

• C

• N₂ + O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• Co

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A substance that cannot be broken down further chemically is known as...

• an element

• a compound

• a molecule

• a mixture

Ozone (O₃) is found in the atmosphere. Ozone is an example of a(n)

• element

• compound

• mixture

• atom

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Which of the following is an example of a MIXTURE?

• C

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• Co