Chemistry: Elements and Compounds
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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