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Elements, compounds and mixtures answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Elements, compounds and mixtures. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science.

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Paper 3 structured question: Elements, compounds and mixtures

Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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Differences in Matter

Elements, compounds, and mixtures are all forms of matter that have distinct characteristics. Elements consist of only one type of atom, compounds are made of two or more different atoms chemically bonded, and mixtures are combinations of substances that can be separated by physical means.

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    Define the term 'element'.

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