Textbook Question
Which of the following figures represents (a) a pure element, (More than one picture might fit each description.)
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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
Chapter 1, Problem 1b
Which of the following figures represents (b) a mixture of two elements, (More than one picture might fit each description.)
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Step 1: Understand the definition of a mixture of two elements. A mixture consists of two or more substances that are physically combined, not chemically bonded. In this case, the mixture contains two different elements, each represented by distinct types of atoms or symbols.
Step 2: Identify the figures that show two different types of atoms or symbols coexisting without forming compounds. Look for images where two distinct elements are present but not chemically combined (no bonds or compound structures).
Step 3: Exclude figures that show only one type of atom (which would be a pure element) or figures where atoms are chemically bonded to form compounds (which would not be a mixture but a compound).
Step 4: Select all figures that display two different elements physically mixed together, such as separate clusters or individual atoms of each element, without any indication of chemical bonding.
Step 5: Confirm your selection by verifying that the chosen figures meet the criteria of a mixture of two elements: presence of two distinct elements and no chemical bonding between them.
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Key Concepts
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Elements and Their Representation
An element is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom, represented by identical symbols or spheres in diagrams. Understanding how elements are depicted helps distinguish them from compounds or mixtures in visual models.
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