Definition of Elements, Compounds and Mixed In Substance

Substance is something that has mass and occupies space. Substances can be solids, liquids and gaseous substances. Substance based on its purity can be subdivided into three, namely:
1. element
2. compound
3. mixture



A. element

The element is a substance that can not be subdivided into smaller parts.


Examples of elements:
- Elements of Gold / Au (Aurum)
- Elements of Nitrogen / N
- Elements of Platina / Pt
- Elemental Carbon / Carbon / C

B. compound

The compound is a single substance that consists of several elements intertwined-hook.



Examples of compounds:
- Compound Oxygen / O2
- Compound Water / H2O
- Compounds Alcohol / C2 H5 OH
- Compounds Salt Kitchen / NaCl


C. mixture

The mixture is a substance composed of several other substances that are not fixed types and composition of elements and compounds.

Mixed Examples:
- Air
- Land
- Water