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Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds Explained

Chapter 6 covers the classification of elements, including atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds, as well as the organization of the periodic table. It distinguishes between metals and non-metals based on their properties and discusses mixtures and their separation methods. The chapter also explains the formation and separation of compounds, highlighting the differences between mixtures and compounds.

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Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds Explained

Chapter 6 covers the classification of elements, including atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds, as well as the organization of the periodic table. It distinguishes between metals and non-metals based on their properties and discusses mixtures and their separation methods. The chapter also explains the formation and separation of compounds, highlighting the differences between mixtures and compounds.

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🌟 Chapter 6: Periodic Table, Mixtures, and

Compounds

🔬 6.1 Classification of Elements

 Atom: Smallest particle of matter. Made up of:


o Proton (+)
o Neutron (neutral)
o Electron (−)
o Atoms are neutral because protons = electrons.
 Molecule: Two or more atoms chemically bonded.
 Element:
o Simplest pure substance.
o Contains only one type of atom.
o E.g.: Iron (Fe), Oxygen (O₂), Carbon (C)
 Compound:
o Made of 2 or more elements chemically bonded.
o E.g.: Water (H₂O), Salt (NaCl), Sugar
 Periodic Table:
o Organized by increasing proton number.
o Introduced by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869.
o Classified into metals, non-metals, and inert gases.

⚙️Differences Between Metals and Non-Metals

Property Metals Non-Metals


Appearance Shiny Dull
Ductility Ductile (can Brittle
stretch)
Malleability Malleable Not malleable
Conductivity (Electric & Good Poor (except
Heat) carbon)
Density High Low
Melting/Boiling Point High Low

 Semi-metals: e.g. Silicon, Germanium — show both metallic and


non-metallic properties.
🧪 6.2 Mixtures

 Mixture: 2 or more substances physically combined.


o Can be separated physically.

🧰 Separation Methods:

Method Use Case Example


Filtration Sand + water
Distillation Water + alcohol
Magnet Iron filings + sand
Sedimentation Muddy water
Floatation Oil + water
Chromatography Ink separation / food colouring

⚗️6.3 Compounds

 Compound:
o Formed chemically from elements.
o Properties different from original elements.
o E.g.: Iron + Sulphur → Iron Sulphide
 Separation of Compounds: Requires chemical method like
electrolysis (e.g., water → H₂ + O₂)

🧠 Comparison Table:

Feature Mixture Compound


Formation of new substance ❌ No ✅ Yes
Type of bonding Physical Chemical
Separation method Physical Chemical
Properties Same as components New properties

🔄 Types of Changes
Type Definition Examples
Physical No new substance formed Melting, boiling
Change
Chemical New substance formed with new Rusting,
Change properties combustion

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