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What is the primary characteristic of an element?
What is the primary characteristic of an element?
- It is always found in liquid form
- It is composed of different types of atoms
- It can be separated into simpler substances by chemical means
- It consists of a single type of atom (correct)
Which of the following best defines an element?
Which of the following best defines an element?
- The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element (correct)
- A mixture of various atoms and molecules
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
- A compound made up of two or more different elements
How does an element differ from a compound?
How does an element differ from a compound?
- An element consists of only one type of atom, while a compound is composed of different types of atoms (correct)
- An element is always found in gaseous form, but a compound can be found in any state
- An element is made up of two or more different substances, while a compound consists of only one type of atom
- An element cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, whereas a compound can
What happens to the properties of an element when it combines with other elements to form a compound?
What happens to the properties of an element when it combines with other elements to form a compound?
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