Elements, Compounds, Mixtures

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made up of two or more chemically combined elements.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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How are elements and compounds similar?

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Both elements and compounds are pure substances.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is either an element or a compound.

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Can compounds be broken down?

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Compounds can be broken down into their constituent elements by chemical means.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements based on their properties.

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What happens when you add different fruits to a bowl of blueberries?

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Adding different fruits, like raspberries, creates a mixture.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and specific properties, while a mixture can vary in composition.