Question

part 3: match the term to the correct description. 1. homogeneous mixture ---- b 2. element ---- 3. compound ---- 4. heterogeneous mixture ---- a 5. nonmetal ---- a) a substance made up of two or more elements combined in a definite proportion. b) a substance made up of only one kind of atom. c) a mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed. d) a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed. e) a material that is typically brittle and poor at conducting heat and electricity.

Explanation:

1. A homogeneous mixture has uniform composition throughout.
2. An element is made up of only one - kind of atom.
3. A compound is made up of two or more elements combined in a definite proportion.
4. A heterogeneous mixture has components that are not uniformly distributed.
5. A non - metal is typically brittle and poor at conducting heat and electricity.

Answer:

1. Homogeneous mixture - A mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed.
2. Element - A substance made up of only one kind of atom.
3. Compound - A substance made up of two or more elements combined in a definite proportion.
4. Heterogeneous mixture - A mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed.
5. Nonmetal - A material that is typically brittle and poor at conducting heat and electricity.