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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout. It can be an element or a compound.

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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 chemical means. It is represented by a unique chemical symbol.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a pure substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine in fixed proportions. It can be separated into its components only by chemical reactions.

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What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?

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Mg

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Which of the following can be separated chemically?

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Compounds only.

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What does a chemical formula represent?

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A chemical formula represents a compound, showing the elements present and the number of atoms of each element.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a single type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of all known elements, organized by increasing atomic number and grouped by similar properties.

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Which of the following is NOT an element? Carbon (C), Silver (Ag), Salt (NaCl), Lithium (Li)

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Salt (NaCl) is a compound, not an element.

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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 bonded and can be separated by physical means.