Chemistry · KS3 Y7 · Atoms, Elements & Compounds

Compounds vs mixtures

c22Free0:35Heddy Score 2 of 7, below the standard

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What you need to know

  • A mixture is not chemically joined.
  • Mixtures can be separated more easily than compounds.

In this clip

0:00–2:29Atoms, elements & compoundsc2
2:29–3:04Compounds vs mixturesc22
3:04–4:17Moleculesc21
Heddy Score2/7, Below the standard
  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
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  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · not judged yet. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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A clear GCSE-level lesson on elements, compounds, mixtures and molecules that also suits Year 7 to 9.

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