8/26-8/30 Chemical Compounds Homework

What is a chemical compound? (Use the definition in the article and explain in your own words)

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Understanding

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

• Hydrogen

• Water

• Sodium

• Oxygen

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Analyzing

Explain the difference between an Element and a Compound. (Minimum of 2-3 sentences)

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Analyzing

What is the fundamental principle of chemistry?

• Atoms of different elements can combine to form chemical compounds.

• All elements are found in pure form.

• Atoms of the same element cannot combine.

• Chemical compounds cannot be broken down.

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Understanding

Consider the chemical comp0und C₆H₁₂O₆. ​ Using the Periodic Table on the left (click on it to zoom in), identify the elements that make up this compound and the number of atoms of each element needed. ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (c)  

• Chlorine, 6 atoms
• Oxygen, 6 atoms
• Carbon, 6 atoms
• Calcium, 12 atoms
• Osmium, 6 atoms
• Hydrogen, 12 atoms
• Carbon, 12 atoms
• Oxygen, 12 atoms
• Helium, 12 atoms
• Hydrogen, 6 atoms

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1