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What is an element?
What is an element?
- A substance that can be broken down further into other substances
- A mixture of different types of atoms
- A pure substance made of only 1 type of atom (correct)
- A compound made of two or more types of atoms
Why is water not considered an element?
Why is water not considered an element?
- Because it can be broken down into other substances (correct)
- Because it is a compound
- Because it is made of hydrogen and oxygen
- Because it can be found in the periodic table
Are elements and chemicals the same?
Are elements and chemicals the same?
- Yes, but only when they are in a gaseous state
- No, elements are not considered chemicals (correct)
- No, chemicals can never be pure substances
- Yes, they are exactly the same
What are elements made of?
What are elements made of?
What makes elements different from each other?
What makes elements different from each other?
In an atom, where are the protons and neutrons located?
In an atom, where are the protons and neutrons located?
What determines the reactivity of an element?
What determines the reactivity of an element?
What makes each element unique?
What makes each element unique?
Which element is the lightest and most abundant in the universe?
Which element is the lightest and most abundant in the universe?
What are the two main categories of elements notable on the Periodic Table?
What are the two main categories of elements notable on the Periodic Table?