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Atoms and Molecules

Distinguish between the following.

1) Atom Molecule

2) Element Compound

3) Heterogeneous Mixture Homogeneous Mixture

4) Empirical Formula Molecular Formula

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Atoms and Molecules

Distinguish between the following.

1) Atom Molecule
An atom is the smallest particle of an A molecule is a group of two or more
element that can enter into a chemical atoms that are attracted to each other
combination. by chemical bonds.

Example: Helium (He) Example: Water (H2O)

2) Element Compound

An element is a substance that cannot A compound is a substance made up of

be broken down into other substances two or more elements that are bonded
through chemical means. together in a fixed ratio.

Examples are iron (Fe), sulfur (S) Examples are sodium chloride (NaCl),
iron sulfide (FeS)

3) Heterogeneous Mixture Homogeneous Mixture

A heterogeneous mixture is a
combination of substances with a
composition that varies from point to
point. It is not uniform and the
components are visible. An example
would be a mixture of sand and sugar.
A homogeneous mixture is a
combination of substances with a
composition that is uniform throughout
and the components are not visible. An
example would be a salt solution.

4) Empirical Formula Molecular Formula

The empirical formula of a chemical The molecular formula of a chemical
compound gives the relative number of compound gives the exact number of
each type of atom in it. atoms of each element in one molecule
of that compound.

Example: CH2O (acetic acid) Example: C2H4O2 (acetic acid)

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