Question

1. below and on the following page, determine if each picture is an element, a compound or a mixture. circle the correct answer. if it is a mixture specify whether it is a mixture of elements, a mixture of compounds or a mixture of both.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall definitions

An element consists of only one - type of atom, a compound consists of two or more different - type of atoms chemically bonded, and a mixture is a combination of different substances.

Step2: Analyze picture 1

The picture shows individual atoms of the same type. Since it has only one type of atom, it is an element.

Step3: Analyze picture 2

The picture shows molecules of the same type. Each molecule is made up of two identical atoms. Since all the molecules are of the same kind and made of the same - type of atoms, it is an element.

Answer:

1. Element(s)
2. Element(s)