Elements, compounds, mixtures Flashcards
1
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Define an element
A
A substance that’s made up of only one type of atom.
2
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Define a compound
A
A substance containing more than one type of atom chemically bonded together
3
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Define a mixture
A
A substance made up from molecules of element and compounds that are simply mixed together without chemical bonds
4
Q
Define a molecule
A
A molecule is the smallest particle that can have a separate, independent existence
5
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Define an atom
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An atom is the smallest particle of an element
