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The compound lithium oxide has the formula Li2O. Which statement is correct?

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Important Questions on Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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The formula of magnesium chloride is MgCl2. A piece of magnesium chloride contains 400 chlorine atoms. How many magnesium atoms are there?
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Describe how the properties of magnesium oxide are different to the elements it is made from.
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A teacher heats together iron and sulphur. Iron sulphide is produced.

  • Name two elements mentioned.
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A teacher heats together iron and sulphur. Iron sulphide is produced.

  • Name the compound.
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A teacher heats together iron and sulphur. Iron sulphide is produced.

  • This is a chemical reaction. Explain what this means.
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Samir is going to carry out a chemical reaction and make a compound called magnesium oxide. He plans to hold a strip of magnesium in a Bunsen burner flame until it gives out a bright white light and magnesium oxide is made. He will then put the magnesium oxide onto his desk, so he can observe it. This experiment could cause harm to Samir and the people around him.

  • Describe the hazards, and what Samir should do to reduce the chance of harm.
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Describe the difference between a compound and a mixture.
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Air contains the gases- nitrogen, oxygen, water vapour and carbon dioxide. For the following substances, write down whether it is an element, a compound or a mixture:

  • Air