science Flashcards
elements meaning
A pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substance by physical or chemical means.
compounds
Pure substance composed of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
Made of elements in a specific ratio
that is always the same
Has a chemical formula
Can only be separated by
chemical means, not physically
mixtures
A combination of two or more pure substances mingled together that are not chemically combined.
Substances held together by physical forces, not chemical
No chemical change takes place
Each item retains its properties
in the mixture
They can be separated physically
quick revision, how may atoms or substances in element, compound and mixtures?
An element contains just one type of atom.
A compound contains two or more different atoms joined together.
A mixture contains two or more different substances that are only physically joined together, not chemically.
A mixture can contain both elements and compounds.
name a number of ways mixtures can be seperated
Decanting
Filtration,
Evaporation,
Distillation and
Paper chromatography
Decanting means
“pouring off”.
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