Chemistry Homework

10/10/01, 10/11/01

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1.  Explain the difference between mixtures and compounds.

 

2.  What is electrolysis?  Describe how this process can be used to differentiate between an element and a compound.

 

3.  Why are elements and compounds considered to be pure substances?

 

4.  Name three methods for separating homogeneous mixtures.

 

5.  Explain how the process of distillation illustrates the relationship between matter and energy.