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Compounds/mixtures
Question | Answer |
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Element | Contains one type of atom Cannot be broken down into smaller parts Can exist as an atom or molecule |
Physical state | solid, liquid, gas, plasma |
Composition | element, compound, mixture |
Compound | 2 or more different elements bonded together in a specific ratio, Can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means only, Has different properties than the components alone |
Mixtures | Two or more substances (elements or compounds) that are not bonded, Can be separated physically, Retains many of the same properties as components |
Properties | Characteristics |
Molecule | Atoms chemically bonded together |