Elements

Question 1

What is an element?

Answer 1

An element is a substance that cannot be broken up into simpler substances by chemical means.

Question 2

What is a compound?

Answer 2

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements combined together chemically.

Question 3

How do you make a compound?

Answer 3

A chemical reaction is a change that results in the formation of one or more new substances. Generally you place the two or more elements and apply heat so that they chemically combine.

Question 4

What is a mixture?

Answer 4

A mixture consists of two or more substances mingled together but not chemically combined.