Elements and Compounds

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What organizes all the elements and shows their symbols and atomic weights?

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Periodic Table of the Elements

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different elements.

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What are compounds made of?

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Combinations of two or more elements.

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What is an example of an element?

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Carbon (C)

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What is an example of a compound?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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What is the definition of an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the definition of a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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How can you identify a compound?

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A compound consists of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio.

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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Atom

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What is the smallest unit of a compound?

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Molecule