Chapter 3, Problem 3.59UTC

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Identification of each figure as element, compound or mixture.

Answer to Problem 3.59UTC

Solution:

1. it is a compound
2. it is a mixture
3. it is an element

Explanation of Solution

1. A pure substance that can be separated into other smaller substances by any means that is by chemical or physical is said to be a compound. When the bonded atoms are same then the substance is said to be a molecule whereas when the joined atoms are different then they are said to be compound.
• It consists of 2 different types of atom. Thus, it is a compound.
2. A material made up of two or more different substances which are not combined chemically is said to be a mixture.
• It consists of different atom and compound. Thus, it is a mixture.
3. A substance that is made up of completely one type of atom is said to be an element.
• Same atom combines to form an element and it is presented as a single molecule or an atom just like ?? atom.

Conclusion

1. compound
2. mixture
3. element