Element, Mixture and Compound

Element, Mixture and Compound

Everything around us is made of matter, which can be classified into three main types: elements, compounds, and mixtures. Elements are pure substances made of only one type of atom, such as oxygen or gold. Compounds are substances that form when two or more elements chemically bond together, l...

Observe a glass of water, a wooden table, and lemonade—all are forms of matter but with unique characteristics. What makes them different? Let’s find out!

Matter is classified into pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances include elements and compounds.

An element is a pure substance consisting of one type of atom. For example,...