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Distinguishing Elements and Compounds Elements Compounds Key Differences Breaking down compounds Properties of Compounds Both are Substances.

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1 Distinguishing Elements and Compounds Elements Compounds Key Differences Breaking down compounds Properties of Compounds Both are Substances

2 Substances and Mixtures Substances Mixtures Definite composition Can be separated chemically Elements and compounds Variable composition Can be separated Physically Homogeneous Heterogeneous

3 Symbols and Formulas Used to represent elements and compounds Chemical Short Hand Chemical symbols 1 st letter is always capitalized 2 nd letter is never capitalized Chemical Formulas Small whole number ratio of elements present H 2 O

4 Section 2.3 Review How are compounds different from elements? How can you distinguish a substance from a mixture? What are chemical symbols and formulas used for? Name methods used to break down compounds into simpler substances.

5 Sec 2.3 review cont. ID each of the following as an element, compound, or mixture. Table sugar Cough syrup Tap water Nitrogen Air Carbon dioxide

6 Compound Analysis Acetaminophen C 8 H 9 O 2 N Name the elements and their ratio in this compound


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