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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
Which statement is true regarding elements and compounds?
Which statement is true regarding elements and compounds?
How can a mixture be separated?
How can a mixture be separated?
What is true about the atoms in a compound?
What is true about the atoms in a compound?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mixture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mixture?
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Study Notes
Elements
- Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
- They consist of only one type of atom.
Compounds
- Compounds are substances composed of two or more different types of chemically joined atoms.
- Compounds exhibit distinct properties unlike their constituent elements.
Substances and Atoms
- All substances are made up of atoms, the smallest existing particles.
- Elements can be made of atoms or molecules.
- Compounds are always made of molecules (requiring at least two different types of atoms).
Mixtures
- A mixture contains two or more substances that haven't chemically reacted.
- Mixtures can be separated using physical methods, unlike compounds.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of chemistry including elements, compounds, mixtures, and atoms. Understand the differences between these substances and how they interact. This quiz is perfect for beginners looking to grasp the essentials of chemistry.