2.11 COMPARING ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS Flashcards
Definition of elements
A substance that is made of one type of atom that cannot be split into other substances
Definition of compounds
A substance made up of atoms of two or more substances strongly joined together
Definition of mixtures
Two or more substances that are not joined together
Proportion of compounds
Fixed proportions
Proportion of mixtures
Can be formed with any proportions
New substance of compounds
New substance is formed
New substance of mixtures
No new substances formed
Properties of elements
Have own properties
Properties of compounds
Different properties with the elements in it
Properties of mixtures
Keep their own properties
Can elements be split up or separated?
No
Can compounds be split up or separated?
Yes, but not easy
Can mixtures be split up or separated?
Can be split up easily