Compounds and mixtures Flashcards
1
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What is a compound?
A
A compound is two or more elements chemically joined together.
Examples are: Sodium Chloride Calcium Bromide Copper oxide Silver chloride Cobalt chloride Carbon dioxide
2
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What is a mixture?
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In chemistry, a mixture is a material made up of two or more different chemical substances which are not chemically bonded.
A mixture is two or more pure substances mixed together; different substances have different properties these can be used to separate mixtures.
Examples include toothpaste Rocks Air Seawater