2.4.2 - Compounds
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Practice Questions
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Define a compound.
💡 Hint: Think about the elements and their chemical combinations.
What happens to the properties of elements when they form a compound?
💡 Hint: Consider the iron and sulfur example.
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What defines a compound?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements combine.
True or False: Compounds can be separated by physical means.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties that remain intact in mixtures.
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Given powdered sodium and chlorine gas, describe the expected outcome of heating these substances together. What type of product would result, and how could it be represented chemically?
💡 Hint: Think about how common salt is formed.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the difference between a mixture and a compound using materials available in a typical kitchen. Describe your procedure and the expected results.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens before and after chemical reactions in your kitchen.
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