Elements, Compounds And Mixtures Flashcards
Explain a compound
A compound consists of two or more elements chemically combined
When this happens a new substance is formed
Explain what an element is
An element is a substance that is only made up of one type of atom
Explain a mixture
A mixture is when two or more substances are mingled together but not chemically combined
Can mixtures be separated
Yes
Explain a molecule
A molecule is a substance that is made up of two or more atoms that are chemically combined together
How is a substance deemed that specific substance
The substance (ex), calcium will only continue calcium atoms
Give an example of a compound
Water is a molecule, hydrogen and oxygen but it is also a compound
Give an example of a mixture
Salt water is a mixture of salt and water
Give an example of an element
Lithium, calcium, sodium, oxygen
Give an example of a molecule
Water is a molecule of hydrogen and oxygen.