2.5 - Elements and Compounds
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Practice Questions
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What is an element?
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest form of matter.
Give an example of a compound.
💡 Hint: Consider a substance made from two different elements.
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What defines an element?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the simplest form of matter.
Are elements and compounds the same?
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions we discussed.
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If a water molecule is made up of different elements, what happens to the properties of these elements when they form a compound?
💡 Hint: Look at the usual states of hydrogen and oxygen versus water.
Identify an experiment that could demonstrate the difference between an element and a compound.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would isolate the components of water.
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