Properties of compounds Elements

•A compound can be broken down into simpler substances by •Matter is made up of building blocks called elements.
chemical methods such as decomposition.
•An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down
•Breaking down of compounds into their constituents normally into any simpler substance by chemical reactions.
involves heating, exposure to light or passing an electric
Mixtures Compounds
current through them.
Formed by chemical Not formed by chemical
Mixtures reactions. Heat/Light is reactions.
either given out(released)
•Made up of two or more substances that are not chemically or taken in(absorbed).
combined.
Posses properties that are Possess properties of its
different from the constituent elements.
•Consist of element, compound or both.
properties of their
constituent elements.
•Can be in solids, liquids or gases state.
Can only be broken down Can be separated into its
Examples of mixtures: into simpler substances by components by physical
Air chemical methods like methods.
Tap water heating or with electricity.
Saltwater Its elements are Its components can be
Alloys – steel ,bronze and brass chemically combined in a mixed in any proportion
fixed proportion by mass. by mass.