(b) Tabulate the substances mentioned in the article as elements, compounds or mixtures.

Element Compound Mixture

oxygen sodium nitrate air
tin sodium nitrite steel
sulfur dioxide salt solution
water
salt (sodium chloride)

(c) Air contains nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and noble gases (mostly argon). Draw a diagram
to represent the components of air.

WORK ON IT!
In the table below, circle the question(s) that you have answered incorrectly. Revisit the relevant
section(s) in the textbook to strengthen your understanding of the key concept(s).

Question number(s) Textbook

Learning outcomes Multiple- Free- section(s)
Structured to revise
choice response
(a) Define an element. 1(a), 1(c),
4, 6 – 4.1
2(a)(i)
(b) State the chemical symbols for a number
– 1(b) – 4.1
of elements.
(c) Define a compound. 2(a)(ii),
3, 5, 7 – 4.2
2(b), 2(c)
(d) Describe the differences between elements
8 – 1(b), 1(c) 4.2
and compounds.
(e) Deduce the formula of a compound from
1 2(d) – 4.2
the ratio of elements present.
(f) Define a mixture. 2 2(a)(iii) 1(c) 4.3
(g) Differentiate between compounds and
9 – 1(a), 1(b) 4.3
mixtures.
(h) Identify substances and their purity, given
9 – – 3.7
their melting and boiling points.

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