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What classification would you assign to seawater, and why?
What classification would you assign to seawater, and why?
Seawater is classified as a mixture because it contains various dissolved substances, such as salts and minerals, that are not chemically bonded.
Explain why salt is considered a compound in the given classification.
Explain why salt is considered a compound in the given classification.
Salt is considered a compound because it consists of two or more elements, sodium and chlorine, that are chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
Describe the characteristics of oxygen that classify it as an element.
Describe the characteristics of oxygen that classify it as an element.
Oxygen is classified as an element because it is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances and is represented by the symbol O.
How do the classifications of seawater and salt differ based on their compositional structure?
How do the classifications of seawater and salt differ based on their compositional structure?
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What implications does the classification of a substance have on its properties and reactions, as seen in seawater and salt?
What implications does the classification of a substance have on its properties and reactions, as seen in seawater and salt?
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Study Notes
Classification of Substances
- Seawater is a mixture. A mixture is a substance composed of two or more components not chemically bonded.
- Salt is a compound. A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded.
- Oxygen is an element. An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
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Test your understanding of the basic classifications of substances including mixtures, compounds, and elements. This quiz will challenge you to distinguish between these categories and provide definitions and examples. Perfect for students studying chemistry concepts.
