Elements Compounds Mixtures

Question 1

Element

Answer 1

cannot be broken down, made of only kind of atom

Question 2

Compound

Answer 2

made of two or more atoms that are chemically combined, can only be separated chemically

Question 3

Mixture

Answer 3

two or more substances that are mixed together but are not chemically combined

Question 4

Solution

Answer 4

a mixture of two or more substances that are evenly mixed so it looks the same throughout

Question 5

Solute

Answer 5

the substance that dissolves

Question 6

Solvent

Answer 6

the substance that does the dissolving

Question 7

Heterogeneous Mixture

Answer 7

a mixture of two or more substances that are not evenly mixed and can be separated physically (ex. salad with tomatoes and cheese)

Question 8

Homogeneous Mixture

Answer 8

a mixture of two or more substances that are evenly mixed and can be separated physically (ex. sugar water- you can boil the water to make it evaporate and the sugar will be left behind) Solutions are homogeneous mixtures.

Question 9

Suspension

Answer 9

a mixture of two or more substances that cannot be evenly mixed, the different particles can be seen and the heavier particles will settle to the bottom over time, (Ex- a snow globe), it can be separated physically

Question 10

Colloid

Answer 10

a mixture of two or more substances consisting of particles substantially larger than atoms or ordinary molecules but too small to be visible to the unaided eye; (Ex. smoke particles in air—or soap