Element Vs. Compound

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Do these bottles contain elements or compounds?

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Neither hydrochloric acid, nor sodium hydroxide can be found on the periodic table.

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Element Vs. Compound - Quiz

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.

2. Is table salt (sodium chloride) an element or a compound?

Explanation

Sodium chloride (or salt) cannot be found on the periodic table.

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3. A complete list of all of the elements can be found on the ________________________.
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4. Is manganese an element or a compound?

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Manganese can be found on the periodic table

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5. Is water an element or a compound?

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Water cannot be found on the periodic table.

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Does this flask contain an element or a compound?

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Chlorine can be found on the periodic table.

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7. An element consists of only ____________ type of substance.
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8. Is ethanol an element or a compound?

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Cannot be found on the periodic table

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9. Is osmium an element or a compound?

Explanation

Osmium can be found on the periodic table

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10. A chemical __________________ represents the name of an element.
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11. The elements with full outer energy levels do not form compounds and typically have _____ valence electrons.
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12. The group number of the noble gases is group ________. 
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13. The group of elements that have full outer energy levels are called the ___________________.
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14. An unstable element does not have a ____________ outer energy level.
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15. A chemical __________________ represents the name of a compound.
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16. A compound contains _______________________ elements chemically combined.
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17. 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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For instance, CO is carbon monoxide which is different from CO2 (carbon dioxide).

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18. Is ammonium an element or a compound?

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Ammonium cannot be found on the periodic table.

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19. The elements combine to form compounds when they are ________________ elements.
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20. Can a compound's name contain only one word?

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Ammonia or Water are compounds whose names consist of only one word.

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Do these bottles contain elements or compounds?
Is table salt (sodium chloride) an element or a compound?
A complete list of all of the elements can be found on the...
Is manganese an element or a compound?
Is water an element or a compound?
Does this flask contain an element or a compound?
An element consists of only ____________ type of substance.
Is ethanol an element or a compound?
Is osmium an element or a compound?
A chemical __________________ represents the name of an element.
The elements with full outer energy levels do not form compounds and...
The group number of the noble gases is group ________. 
The group of elements that have full outer energy levels are called...
An unstable element does not have a ____________ outer energy level.
A chemical __________________ represents the name of a compound.
A compound contains _______________________ elements chemically...
Do atoms of elements always combine in the same way?  Another...
Is ammonium an element or a compound?
The elements combine to form compounds when they are ________________...
Can a compound's name contain only one word?
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