1. What is an element? 2. What is a compound? 3. What is an atom? a. What are the different parts of an atom? Draw a diagram and label the different parts. b. Label the parts of ea... 1. What is an element? 2. What is a compound? 3. What is an atom? a. What are the different parts of an atom? Draw a diagram and label the different parts. b. Label the parts of each part. 4. What is a mixture? a. What are the 2 types of mixtures? b. List an example of each type. 5. How do you separate mixtures? 6. What does the atomic number mean? Where would you find the atomic number?
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The question is asking for definitions and explanations related to basic chemistry concepts, including elements, compounds, atoms, mixtures, and atomic numbers. The user is likely looking for a clear understanding of these scientific terms and concepts.
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Elements: pure substances; Compounds: chemical combinations; Atom: protons, neutrons, electrons; Mixtures: physical blends, heterogeneous/homogeneous; Separation: magnetic, filtration, etc.; Atomic number: protons in nucleus.
- An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically. 2. A compound is a substance with two or more elements combined in a set ratio. 3. An atom is the basic unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons. 4. A mixture is two or more substances together without chemical bonding, classified as heterogeneous or homogeneous. 5. Mixtures can be separated by magnetic attraction, filtration, distillation, and evaporation. 6. The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom's nucleus and is found above the element symbol.
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- An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically. 2. A compound is a substance with two or more elements combined in a set ratio. 3. An atom is the basic unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons. 4. A mixture is two or more substances together without chemical bonding, classified as heterogeneous or homogeneous. 5. Mixtures can be separated by magnetic attraction, filtration, distillation, and evaporation. 6. The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom's nucleus and is found above the element symbol.
More Information
An element is made of one atom type, while a compound is a fixed combination of different atoms. Atoms have a nucleus with positive protons and neutral neutrons, surrounded by negative electrons. Mixtures can be separated based on physical properties unlike compounds, which need chemical methods.
Tips
Confusion often arises between elements and compounds: remember, elements have one type of atom, compounds have atoms from different elements.
Sources
- Elements, Compounds & Mixtures Worksheet - mi01000971.schoolwires.net
- Definition of Compounds & Elements - Examples, Types ... - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Elements, compounds and mixtures - BBC Bitesize - bbc.co.uk
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