Match the terms on the left with the correct definition on the right.

Solution Mixture Element Pure substance
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A substance that it is the same composition throughout and cannot be separated by physical means although it can be broken down into smaller parts.
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A substance made up of all the same type of atom that cannot be broken down any smaller.
A type of mixture in which once substance is dissolved into another so that the mixture is homogenous but can usually be separated by physical means.
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A substance made up of two or more elements in a fixed ratio, usually chemically bonded
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A substance made up of two or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means because they are not chemically bonded

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Here are the matches between the terms and their definitions:

  1. Solution - A type of mixture in which one substance is dissolved into another so that the mixture is homogenous but can usually be separated by physical means.

  2. Mixture - A substance made up of two or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means because they are not chemically bonded.

  3. Element - A substance made up of all the same type of atom that cannot be broken down any smaller.

  4. Pure substance - A substance that is the same composition throughout and cannot be separated by physical means although it can be broken down into smaller parts.