3. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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1. 1

   Elements

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   Elements are pure substances made up of only one type of atom and cannot be...

2. 1.1

   Definition

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   This section introduces the definitions and distinctions between elements,...

3. 1.2

   Characteristics Of Elements

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   Elements are pure substances made of only one type of atom, distinguished by...

4. 1.3

   Classification Of Elements

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   This section explores the classification of elements into metals,...

5. 1.3.1

   Metals

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   Metals are elements characterized by their conductivity, malleability,...

6. 1.3.2

   Non-Metals

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   Non-metals are elements that are typically poor conductors of heat and...

7. 1.3.3

   Metalloids

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   Metalloids possess properties of both metals and non-metals, making them...

8. 2

   Compounds

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   This section discusses compounds, pure substances formed from two or more...

9. 2.1

   Definition

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   This section defines elements, compounds, and mixtures, highlighting their...

10. 2.2

    Characteristics Of Compounds

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    Compounds are pure substances formed from two or more elements combined...

11. 2.3

    Examples

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    This section illustrates the key concepts of elements, compounds, and...

12. 2.4

    Types Of Compounds

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    This section defines compounds, describes their characteristics, and...

13. 2.4.1

    Organic Compounds

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    Organic compounds are a fundamental category of compounds consisting...

14. 2.4.2

    Inorganic Compounds

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    Inorganic compounds are pure substances composed of two or more elements,...

15. 3

    Mixtures

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    This section focuses on mixtures, which are physical combinations of two or...

16. 3.1

    Definition

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    This section defines elements, compounds, and mixtures, outlining their...

17. 3.2

    Characteristics Of Mixtures

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    Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances that retain their...

18. 3.3

    Types Of Mixtures

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    This section explains the nature of mixtures, including their definition,...

19. 3.3.1

    Homogeneous Mixtures

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    Homogeneous mixtures are uniform in composition and can be classified as solutions.

20. 3.3.2

    Heterogeneous Mixtures

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    Heterogeneous mixtures are combinations of different substances where the...

21. 4

    Differences Between Elements, Compounds And Mixtures

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22. 5

    Methods Of Separation Of Mixtures

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    This section outlines various methods to separate components of mixtures...

23. 5.1

    Filtration

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    Filtration is a process used to separate insoluble solids from liquids,...

24. 5.2

    Evaporation

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    Evaporation is a method used to separate a dissolved solid from a liquid,...

25. 5.3

    Magnetic Separation

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    Magnetic separation is a method used to separate magnetic components from...

26. 5.4

    Decantation

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    Decantation is a method of separating heavy insoluble solids from liquids by...

27. 5.5

    Centrifugation

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    Centrifugation is a technique used to separate components in a mixture based...

28. 5.6

    Distillation

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    Distillation is a separation technique used to separate two miscible liquids...

29. 5.7

    Chromatography

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    Chromatography is a separation technique used to separate mixtures,...

30. 6

    Summary

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    This section summarizes the key concepts of elements, compounds, and...