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Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms is correctly matched with its definition?
A
Element: A substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
B
Compound: A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions.
C
Solution: A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom.
D
Mixture: A substance with a fixed composition and distinct properties.
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Identify the definitions provided for each term: Element, Compound, Solution, and Mixture.
Review the definition of an 'Element': A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom. This definition is incorrectly matched in the problem statement.
Review the definition of a 'Compound': A substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions. This definition is correctly matched in the problem statement.
Review the definition of a 'Solution': A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. The problem statement incorrectly defines it as a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom.
Review the definition of a 'Mixture': A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties and can be separated by physical means. The problem statement incorrectly defines it as a substance with a fixed composition and distinct properties.