Atoms, Elements, Compound and Mixture

Question 1

What is an atom - definition

Answer 1

everything around you is made up of them and they are the building blocks to everything. Extremely small.

Question 2

What is an Element - definition

Answer 2

an element is a substance that is made up of only one kind of atom making it a pure substance - cant be broken down into anything simpler.

Question 3

What is a compound - definition

Answer 3

a substance that has 2 or more type of atom making it a non-pure substance - can only be separated into smaller elements by chemical means

Question 4

What is a mixture - definition and example

Answer 4

• a substance of 2 or more elements that are not chemically bound - non-pure
• can be physically separated
• saltwater, boil water, left with salt