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E, C & M
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| element | A pure substance made of only one kind of atom |
| compound | A substance made of two or more different elements chemically joined together |
| mixture | A combination of substances that are mixed together but NOT chemically joined |
| examples of elements | oxygen (O), gold (Au) |
| examples of compounds | water (H₂O), salt (NaCl) |
| examples of mixtures | trail mix, air, salad |
| homogenous mixture | mixture that looks the same throughout, particles are uniformly distributed |
| heterogenous mixture | mixtures that looks like it is composed of different substances, particles are NOT uniformly distributed |