1.6 - Classifying the Chemical Building Blocks: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
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Define an element.
💡 Hint: Think about the basic building blocks of matter.
Give an example of a compound.
💡 Hint: Consider substances formed from two or more elements.
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What is a compound?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements come together to form compounds.
True or False: A mixture can be separated using physical methods.
💡 Hint: Remember the methods we discussed for separating mixtures.
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Given a solution of salt and sand, describe a method to separate the two components. What properties are you using?
💡 Hint: Think about the different states and properties of the components involved.
Can you find a real-life example where chemical bonding changes the properties of substances? Explain using at least two elements.
💡 Hint: Look for essential everyday substances that are formed through chemical reactions.
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