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IS MATTER AROUND US PURE? - Q&A

Questions Page 15

1. What is meant by a substance?

A substance is a pure single form of matter that cannot be separated into other kinds of matter by any physical process. It consists of a single type of particles (atoms or molecules) which are the same in their chemical nature.

2. List the points of differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

The differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures are:

Homogeneous Mixture Heterogeneous Mixture
It has a uniform composition throughout. It has a non-uniform composition throughout.
The particles are not visible to the naked eye. The particles are often visible to the naked eye.
There are no visible boundaries of separation between the constituents. There are visible boundaries of separation between the constituents.
Examples: Sugar in water, salt in water, air. Examples: Sand and salt, oil and water, mixture of iron filings and sulphur.



Questions Page 18

1. Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures with examples.

Homogeneous Mixtures: Mixtures which have a uniform composition throughout are called homogeneous mixtures. The components are thoroughly mixed and cannot be distinguished from one another.
Examples: Salt solution, sugar solution, lemonade, air.

Heterogeneous Mixtures: Mixtures which contain physically distinct parts and have non-uniform compositions are called heterogeneous mixtures. The components can be seen separately.
Examples: Mixture of sodium chloride and iron filings, oil and water, chalk powder in water.

2. How are sol, solution and suspension different from each other?

Property Solution (True Solution) Sol (Colloid) Suspension
Type of Mixture Homogeneous Heterogeneous (appears homogeneous) Heterogeneous
Particle Size Very small (< 1 nm or 10-9 m) Intermediate (1 nm to 1000 nm) Large (> 1000 nm)
Tyndall Effect Does not scatter light Scatters beam of light (Tyndall effect) Scatters beam of light
Stability Stable (particles do not settle) Stable (particles do not settle) Unstable (particles settle down)
Filtration Cannot be separated by filtration Cannot be separated by filtration Can be separated by filtration
Appearance Transparent Translucent Opaque

3. To make a saturated solution, 36 g of sodium chloride is dissolved in 100 g of water at 293 K. Find its concentration at this temperature.

Given:
Mass of solute (sodium chloride) = 36 g
Mass of solvent (water) = 100 g

Step 1: Calculate the mass of the solution.
Mass of solution = Mass of solute + Mass of solvent
Mass of solution = 36 g + 100 g = 136 g

Step 2: Calculate the concentration (mass by mass percentage).
Concentration = (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 100
Concentration = (36 / 136) × 100
Concentration = 0.2647 × 100
Concentration = 26.47%



Questions Page 19

1. Classify the following as chemical or physical changes:
• cutting of trees,
• melting of butter in a pan,
• rusting of almirah,
• boiling of water to form steam,
• passing of electric current through water and the water breaking down into hydrogen and oxygen gases,
• dissolving common salt in water,
• making a fruit salad with raw fruits, and
• burning of paper and wood.

Cutting of trees: Physical change
Melting of butter in a pan: Physical change
Rusting of almirah: Chemical change
Boiling of water to form steam: Physical change
Passing of electric current through water...: Chemical change
Dissolving common salt in water: Physical change
Making a fruit salad with raw fruits: Physical change
Burning of paper and wood: Chemical change

2. Try segregating the things around you as pure substances or mixtures.

Pure Substances: Water, Sugar, Salt, Iron nail, Copper wire, Aluminum foil.
Mixtures: Air, Soil, Milk, Tea, Lemonade, Wood, Steel, Paper.



Exercises

1. Which separation techniques will you apply for the separation of the following?
(a) Sodium chloride from its solution in water.
(b) Ammonium chloride from a mixture containing sodium chloride and ammonium chloride.
(c) Small pieces of metal in the engine oil of a car.
(d) Different pigments from an extract of flower petals.
(e) Butter from curd.
(f) Oil from water.
(g) Tea leaves from tea.
(h) Iron pins from sand.
(i) Wheat grains from husk.
(j) Fine mud particles suspended in water.

(a) Evaporation
(b) Sublimation
(c) Filtration
(d) Chromatography
(e) Centrifugation
(f) Separating funnel
(g) Filtration
(h) Magnetic separation
(i) Winnowing
(j) Centrifugation (or Loading followed by Filtration)

2. Write the steps you would use for making tea. Use the words solution, solvent, solute, dissolve, soluble, insoluble, filtrate and residue.

1. Take water in a vessel and boil it. Water acts as a solvent.
2. Add tea leaves to the boiling water. The tea leaves are insoluble in water.
3. Add sugar and milk. Sugar is a solute and is soluble in water.
4. The sugar and the extracts from tea leaves dissolve in the water to form a solution.
5. Filter the mixture using a strainer.
6. The liquid that passes through the strainer is the tea, which is the filtrate.
7. The tea leaves that remain on the strainer are the residue.

3. Pragya tested the solubility of three different substances at different temperatures and collected the data as given below (results are given in the following table, as grams of substance dissolved in 100 grams of water to form a saturated solution).

(a) What mass of potassium nitrate would be needed to produce a saturated solution of potassium nitrate in 50 grams of water at 313 K?
From the table, solubility of Potassium nitrate at 313 K is 62 g in 100 g of water.
So, for 50 g of water (which is half of 100 g), the mass required will be half.
Mass needed = 62 / 2 = 31 g.

(b) Pragya makes a saturated solution of potassium chloride in water at 353 K and leaves the solution to cool at room temperature. What would she observe as the solution cools? Explain.
She would observe that crystals of potassium chloride separate out (precipitate) from the solution. This happens because the solubility of solids in liquids generally decreases as the temperature decreases. The excess solute that can no longer stay dissolved at the lower temperature forms solid crystals.

(c) Find the solubility of each salt at 293 K. Which salt has the highest solubility at this temperature?
Solubilities at 293 K are:
- Potassium nitrate: 32 g
- Sodium chloride: 36 g
- Potassium chloride: 35 g
- Ammonium chloride: 37 g
The salt with the highest solubility at 293 K is Ammonium chloride (37 g).

(d) What is the effect of change of temperature on the solubility of a salt?
The solubility of a salt (solid) in water typically increases with an increase in temperature and decreases with a decrease in temperature.

4. Explain the following giving examples.
(a) Saturated solution
(b) Pure substance
(c) Colloid
(d) Suspension

(a) Saturated solution: A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called a saturated solution. Example: Adding salt to water until it stops dissolving.
(b) Pure substance: A substance consisting of a single type of particles (atoms or molecules) with fixed chemical properties is called a pure substance. Example: Gold, Water, Sugar.
(c) Colloid: A heterogeneous mixture where the particle size is intermediate between a true solution and a suspension (1 nm to 1000 nm). The particles are small enough not to settle but large enough to scatter light. Example: Milk, fog, smoke.
(d) Suspension: A heterogeneous mixture containing solid particles large enough for sedimentation (greater than 1000 nm). The particles are visible to the naked eye. Example: Muddy water, chalk powder in water.

5. Classify each of the following as a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
soda water, wood, air, soil, vinegar, filtered tea.

Homogeneous mixtures: Soda water, air, vinegar, filtered tea.
Heterogeneous mixtures: Wood, soil.

6. How would you confirm that a colourless liquid given to you is pure water?

We can confirm if the liquid is pure water by determining its boiling point. Pure water boils exactly at 100°C (373 K) at atmospheric pressure (1 atm). If the liquid boils at this precise temperature without variation, it is pure water. If it boils at a higher or variable temperature, it contains impurities.

7. Which of the following materials fall in the category of a "pure substance"?
(a) Ice (b) Milk (c) Iron (d) Hydrochloric acid (e) Calcium oxide (f) Mercury (g) Brick (h) Wood (i) Air

The pure substances are:
(a) Ice
(c) Iron
(d) Hydrochloric acid (as a compound)
(e) Calcium oxide
(f) Mercury

8. Identify the solutions among the following mixtures.
(a) Soil (b) Sea water (c) Air (d) Coal (e) Soda water

The solutions are:
(b) Sea water
(c) Air
(e) Soda water

9. Which of the following will show "Tyndall effect"?
(a) Salt solution (b) Milk (c) Copper sulphate solution (d) Starch solution

The Tyndall effect is shown by colloids. The correct answers are:
(b) Milk
(d) Starch solution

10. Classify the following into elements, compounds and mixtures.
(a) Sodium (b) Soil (c) Sugar solution (d) Silver (e) Calcium carbonate (f) Tin (g) Silicon (h) Coal (i) Air (j) Soap (k) Methane (l) Carbon dioxide (m) Blood

Elements: Sodium, Silver, Tin, Silicon.
Compounds: Calcium carbonate, Soap, Methane, Carbon dioxide.
Mixtures: Soil, Sugar solution, Coal, Air, Blood.

11. Which of the following are chemical changes?
(a) Growth of a plant
(b) Rusting of iron
(c) Mixing of iron filings and sand
(d) Cooking of food
(e) Digestion of food
(f) Freezing of water
(g) Burning of a candle

The chemical changes are:
(a) Growth of a plant
(b) Rusting of iron
(d) Cooking of food
(e) Digestion of food
(g) Burning of a candle

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How does a scientist's definition of a 'pure' substance differ from a common person's definition?
Answer
A scientist considers a substance pure only if all its constituent particles are identical in their chemical nature.
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Why is milk scientifically classified as a mixture rather than a pure substance?
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It is composed of different substances such as water, fat, and proteins.
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Most matter around us, such as soil and sea water, exists in the form of _____.
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mixtures
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What is the defining characteristic of a mixture?
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It is constituted by more than one kind of pure form of matter.
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By what physical process can dissolved sodium chloride be separated from water?
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Evaporation.
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Why is sodium chloride itself considered a pure substance despite being separable from water?
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It cannot be separated into its chemical constituents by any physical process.
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A mixture that possesses a uniform composition throughout is known as a _____ mixture.
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homogeneous
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Provide two common examples of homogeneous mixtures.
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Salt dissolved in water and sugar dissolved in water.
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How can the composition of a homogeneous mixture be described in terms of its constituents?
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It can have a variable composition, as seen in different intensities of colour in solutions.
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What defines a heterogeneous mixture?
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It contains physically distinct parts and has a non-uniform composition.
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Provide three examples of heterogeneous mixtures.
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Sodium chloride and iron filings, salt and sulphur, and oil and water.
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A solution is a _____ mixture of two or more substances.
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homogeneous
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Provide an example of a solid solution and a gaseous solution.
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Alloys are solid solutions and air is a gaseous solution.
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Why does lemonade taste the same throughout?
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The particles of sugar or salt are evenly distributed at the particle level.
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What are 'alloys'?
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Mixtures of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal, that cannot be separated by physical methods.
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Why is brass classified as a mixture?
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It shows the properties of its constituents and can have a variable composition of approximately $30\%$ zinc and $70\%$ copper.
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In a solution, the component that is usually present in a larger amount and dissolves the other component is the _____.
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solvent
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In a solution, the component that is dissolved in the solvent is the _____.
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solute
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Identify the solute and solvent in 'tincture of iodine'.
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Iodine is the solute and alcohol is the solvent.
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What is the solute in aerated drinks like soda water?
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Carbon dioxide gas.
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What are the two main constituents of the homogeneous mixture known as air?
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Oxygen ($21\%$) and nitrogen ($78\%$).
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What is the approximate diameter of particles in a solution?
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Smaller than $1\text{ nm}$ ($10^{-9}\text{ metre}$).
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Why is the path of light not visible when passing through a solution?
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The particles are too small to scatter a beam of light.
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Why is a solution described as 'stable'?
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The solute particles do not settle down when left undisturbed.
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The terms 'dilute' and 'concentrated' are used to compare the relative proportions of _____ in a solution.
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solute and solvent
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What is a 'saturated solution'?
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A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a specific temperature.
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Define 'solubility'.
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The amount of solute present in a saturated solution at a given temperature.
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What is an 'unsaturated solution'?
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A solution in which the amount of solute present is less than the saturation level.
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What is the effect of increasing temperature on the solubility of a substance?
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Solubility typically increases as the temperature is raised.
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State the formula for calculating the mass by mass percentage of a solution.
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$\frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 100$
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State the formula for the mass by volume percentage of a solution.
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$\frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution}} \times 100$
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How is a suspension defined?
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A heterogeneous mixture in which solute particles do not dissolve but remain suspended throughout the medium.
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What is the visibility of particles in a suspension compared to a solution?
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Suspension particles are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
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How do suspension particles affect a beam of light?
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They scatter the beam, making the path of light visible.
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Why is a suspension considered unstable?
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The solute particles settle down when the mixture is left undisturbed.
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What happens to the light-scattering ability of a suspension after the particles settle?
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The suspension breaks and it no longer scatters light.
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A _____ solution is a heterogeneous mixture where particles are uniformly spread and too small to be seen individually.
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colloidal
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What is the 'Tyndall effect'?
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The scattering of a beam of light by colloidal particles.
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Besides laboratory mixtures, where can the Tyndall effect be observed in nature?
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When sunlight passes through the canopy of a dense forest.
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Why can colloidal particles not be separated from a mixture by filtration?
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Their size is too small to be trapped by standard filter paper.
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What specific technique is used to separate colloidal particles?
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Centrifugation.
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In a colloid, the solute-like component is the _____ phase.
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dispersed
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What is the 'dispersing medium' in a colloidal solution?
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The component in which the dispersed phase is suspended.
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Classify the colloid 'Fog' by its dispersed phase and dispersing medium.
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Dispersed phase: liquid; Dispersing medium: gas.
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What type of colloid is formed by smoke or automobile exhaust?
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Aerosol (solid in gas).
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What is the colloidal type for milk and face cream?
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Emulsion.
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Jelly, cheese, and butter are examples of which colloid type?
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Gel.
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What is the difference between a 'physical change' and a 'chemical change' regarding composition?
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Physical changes occur without changing the chemical composition, whereas chemical changes result in new substances.
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Why is the interconversion of ice, water, and water vapour considered a physical change?
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They look different physically but are chemically the same substance.
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What chemical property distinguishes cooking oil from water?
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Inflammability (oil burns in air, water extinguishes fire).
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What are the two primary classifications of pure substances based on chemical composition?
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Elements and compounds.
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How did Antoine Laurent Lavoisier define an 'element'?
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A basic form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
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Into which three groups are elements normally divided?
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Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.
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What does it mean for a metal to be 'ductile'?
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It can be drawn into thin wires.
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What does it mean for a metal to be 'malleable'?
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It can be hammered into thin sheets.
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Which metal is the only one that exists as a liquid at room temperature?
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Mercury.
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Provide three examples of non-metals.
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Hydrogen, oxygen, and iodine (or carbon, bromine, chlorine).
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What are 'metalloids'?
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Elements that have intermediate properties between those of metals and non-metals.
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How many elements are currently known, and how many occur naturally?
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More than $100$ known; $92$ are naturally occurring.
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What is a 'compound'?
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A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion.