Element vs. Compound vs. Mixture

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What is an Element?

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A substance that is made up of one type of atom and cannot be reduced to a simpler substance.

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What is a Compound?

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A substance made of two or more different atoms that are chemically bonded to one another. They can only be destroyed by chemical processes.

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What is a Mixture?

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A material that has two or more elements or compounds that are in close contact and are mixed in any proportion. They can be separated by physical means.

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Is Aluminum (Al) an Element, Compound, or Mixture?

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Element

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Is eggshells (CaCO3) an Element, Compound, or Mixture?

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Compound

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Is table salt (NaCl) an Element, Compound, or Mixture?

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Compound

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Is soda an Element, Compound, or Mixture?

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Mixture

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O, which is a compound.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is made of chemically bonded atoms, while a mixture consists of physically combined substances.

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Can compounds be separated by physical means?

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No, compounds can only be separated by chemical processes.