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Factual Questions:

1) What is an element/compound/mixture?

An element is a pure substance that consists of only one type of


atom. A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically
combined in a fixed ratio. A mixture is a combination of two or more elements or
compounds that are not chemically combined.

2) What is the basic building block of an element and a compound?

The basic building block of an element and a compound is the atom. In a compound,
atoms of different elements are chemically bonded together.

3) In what states do elements/compound/mixtures exist in?

Elements, compounds, and mixtures can exist in all states of matter: solid, liquid, and
gas.

4) Examples of elements, compounds, mixtures.

Examples of elements include hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon. Examples of


compounds include water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sodium chloride
(NaCl). Examples of mixtures include sand and water, air, and oil in water.

5) What happens to the properties of elements when they form compounds?

When elements form compounds, the properties of the compound are different from
the properties of its constituent elements. This is because when elements combine to
form a compound, some individual properties of the elements are lost and the newly
formed compound has new properties.

6) What is the difference between homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures?

A homogeneous mixture is one in which the components are uniformly distributed


throughout the mixture. A heterogeneous mixture, on the other hand, is one in which
the components are not uniformly distributed.

7) What are some examples of homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures?

Examples of homogeneous mixtures include air, saline solution, and


vinegar. Examples of heterogeneous mixtures include sand and water, oil and water,
and pizza.

8) What are some techniques of separating mixtures?

Techniques for separating mixtures include filtration, hand-picking, threshing,


winnowing, sieving, sedimentation and decantation, magnetic separation,
centrifugation, evaporation, distillation.
Conceptual Questions:

1) How are elements, compounds, and mixtures different?

Elements are pure substances made up of only one type of atom. Compounds are
substances made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded
together. Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances that are not
chemically bonded together.

2) Why is it not possible to break an element into simpler substances?

It is not possible to break an element into simpler substances because an element is


made up of atoms, which are the smallest units of matter. Atoms are indivisible and
cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

3) Why are the properties of a compound different from its constituents?

The properties of a compound are different from its constituents because when
elements combine to form a compound, some individual properties of the elements
are lost. The newly formed compound has new properties because chemical reactions
involve the rearrangement of atoms, not their destruction.

4) Why is formation of a mixture an example of a physical reaction?

The formation of a mixture is an example of a physical reaction because mixtures are


formed by physically mixing two or more substances. The substances do not undergo
any chemical change and retain their original properties.

5) How is separation of mixtures applied in real life?

Separation techniques for mixtures are applied in various real-life scenarios such as in
the food industry for separating different food particles, in wastewater treatment to
separate solid waste from water, in laboratories for separating different components of
a sample, etc.

6) In what ways can the components of a mixture be identified based on their physical
properties?

The components of a mixture can be identified based on their physical properties such
as their state (solid, liquid, gas), boiling point, melting point, density, solubility in
water or other solvents, magnetic properties, etc.
Additional Research:

1. Elements are listed in the periodic table, which I also studied, and as of 2023, 118
elements have been discovered.

2. The type of chemical bond in a compound can be either ionic or covalent.


3. The state of matter for elements, compounds, and mixtures depends on
temperature and pressure.
4. Some elements like helium (He) do not readily form compounds.
5. The process of elements forming compounds is called a chemical reaction.
6. Homogeneous mixtures are also known as solutions.
7. Heterogeneous mixtures can be further classified into suspensions and colloids.
8. The choice of separation technique depends on the type of mixture and the
physical properties of its components.
9. Elements are represented by symbols, while compounds are represented by
chemical formulas.
10. Atoms themselves can be divided into smaller particles: protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
11. The rearrangement of atoms during a chemical reaction is governed by
the law of conservation of mass.
12. Physical reactions are generally reversible, while chemical reactions are often
not.
13. Separation techniques are also used in industries like mining (to separate minerals
from ores) and dairy (to separate cream from milk).
14. Some components of a mixture may react with certain chemicals to produce
observable changes, aiding in their identification.

Citations and sources:


1. byjus.com
2. dearlearners.com
3. thoughtco.com
4. geeksforgeeks.org

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