Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Question 1

element

Answer 1

substance made of one type of atom that cannot be split into other substances

Question 2

compound

Answer 2

A substance made up of atoms of two or more substances, strongly joined together

Question 3

mixture

Answer 3

Contains two or more substances that are not joined together.

Question 4

molecule

Answer 4

a tiny piece of matter

Question 5

metals

Answer 5

An element on the left of the stepped line of the periodic table. Most metals are good conductors of heat or electricity

Question 6

non-metals

Answer 6

An element on the right of the stepped line of the periodic table. Most non-metals do not conduct electricity or heat.

Question 7

atom

Answer 7

The smallest part of an element that can exist

Question 8

solvent

Answer 8

The liquid in which the solute is dissolved

Question 9

solute

Answer 9

The substance that dissolves in a solvent to make a solution

Question 10

soluble

Answer 10

A substance that can be dissolved in a solvent

Question 11

insoluble

Answer 11

A substance that cannot dissolve in a solvent

Question 12

minerals

Answer 12

Dissolved compounds needed by plant and animal cells to grow and remain healthy.