Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Contains only one kind of atom.

• Element
• Compund
• Mixture

Contains two or more atoms of different types chemically bound.

• Elements
• Compounds
• Mixtures

Is sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) an element or a compound?

• Element
• Compound

Heterogeneous: A mixture in which the substances that make up the mixture are not evenly mixed.

• True

• False

Compounds are two or more elements chemically bonded together.

• True

• False

• Depends on the compound

• Compounds are not chemically bonded together

True or False: elements AND compounds are pure substances.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best description of an element?

• A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

• A naturally occurring mineral made of more than one substances

• A small particle made with a specific chemical composition

• A collection of atoms that have different abilities when joined together

Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, two elements that were chemically combined. This makes water a(n)

• atom

• compound

• element

• mixture

Based on the picture, M&Ms are a ______.

• element

• compound

• mixture

Since Copper (Cu) is found on the periodic table we know that copper is a _____.

• element

• compound

• mixture