Element Vs. Compound
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Is table salt (sodium chloride) an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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This quiz titled 'Element vs. Compound' assesses understanding of basic chemical concepts by distinguishing between elements and compounds through examples like manganese, table salt, and water. It is designed to enhance learners' foundational knowledge in chemistry.
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Do these bottles contain elements or compounds?
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Elements
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Compounds
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A. CompoundsExplanation
Neither hydrochloric acid, nor sodium hydroxide can be found on the periodic table.Rate this question:
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Is water an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. CompoundExplanation
Water cannot be found on the periodic table.Rate this question:
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A complete list of all of the elements can be found on the ________________________.
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periodic table - 5.
The elements with full outer energy levels do not form compounds and typically have _____ valence electrons.
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8
eight - 6.
Does this flask contain an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. ElementExplanation
Chlorine can be found on the periodic table.Rate this question:
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Is manganese an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. ElementExplanation
Manganese can be found on the periodic tableRate this question:
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An element consists of only ____________ type of substance.
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one - 9.
The group of elements that have full outer energy levels are called the ___________________.
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noble gases
noble gasses - 10.
A chemical __________________ represents the name of an element.
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symbol - 11.
Is ethanol an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. CompoundExplanation
Cannot be found on the periodic tableRate this question:
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An unstable element does not have a ____________ outer energy level.
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full - 13.
The group number of the noble gases is group ________.
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18
eighteen - 14.
A chemical __________________ represents the name of a compound.
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formula - 15.
A compound contains _______________________ elements chemically combined.
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two or more - 16.
Is osmium an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. ElementExplanation
Osmium can be found on the periodic tableRate this question:
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The elements combine to form compounds when they are ________________ elements.
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unstable - 18.
Do atoms of elements always combine in the same way? Another words, would carbon and oxygen always combine to form the same compound?
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Yes
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No
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A. NoExplanation
For instance, CO is carbon monoxide which is different from CO2 (carbon dioxide).Rate this question:
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Is ammonium an element or a compound?
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Element
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Compound
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A. CompoundExplanation
Ammonium cannot be found on the periodic table.Rate this question:
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Can a compound's name contain only one word?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
Ammonia or Water are compounds whose names consist of only one word.Rate this question:
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