what's the difference Flashcards
1
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What is an element
A
Elements are the most basic forms of matter and contain only one kind of atom.
2
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what is a compound
A
Compounds consist of two or more different kinds of atoms joined together
3
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What is a mixture
A
mixtures can be made up of multiple elements and/or compounds
4
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What is an atom
A
the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.
5
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what is the difference
A
The difference is that an atom, an element, a compound and a Mixture are all made out of different amounts and combinations of atoms
6
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what is an example of an atom
A
boron
7
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what is an example of an element
A
carbon
8
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what is an example of a compound
A
H2O
9
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What is an example of a mixture
A
carbon dioxide
