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What is the breaking down of compounds into simpler substances called?
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∙ 10y ago
The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called catabolism. Catabolism is the breaking down in living organisms or more complex substances into smaller ones.
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Can you separate compounds?
Yes, but not physically, only chemically. Part of the definition of a compound, as opposed to a mixture or solution, is that compounds can only be separated back into their respective elements through a CHEMICAL process.
What is a breakdown of substances into simpler molecules called?
Decomposition
What are substances that can't be broken down into simpler stuff by any chemical means called?
they are called chemical elements.
What Organisms that make their own organic compounds from inorganic substances are called?
autotrophs
What is pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical called?
Atom of carbon?
Substances that can be broken down into simpler substances are called?
compounds
What type reaction occurs when complex compounds are broken down into simpler substances?
This kind of reaction is called "decomposition".
What do you call a substance that can be split up into simpler substances?
If the above didn't answer your question, a substance that can be broken down into simpler substances is called a compound. Even the simplest compounds can be broken down into individual elements.
What is the process in which food is broken down into simpler substances called?
Digestion is the process of breaking down food into simpler substances. Digestion is of two types: mechanical or physical digestion, and chemical digestion.
The substances that can not be broken down into simpler substances are called?
elements
When two or more substances combine to form one new or more simpler substances it is called?
A chemical reaction, though often it is not a simpler substance.
Can you separate compounds?
Yes, but not physically, only chemically. Part of the definition of a compound, as opposed to a mixture or solution, is that compounds can only be separated back into their respective elements through a CHEMICAL process.
What substances form hydrogen ions in water?
Chemical compounds called acids will do this.
What is a substance that cannot be broken down chemically to simpler substances called?
That would be an Element.
What is a breakdown of substances into simpler molecules called?
Decomposition
Breakdown of complex substances in living things?
The breakdown (usually in living systems) from complex substances to simpler substances is called catalysis. In terms of thermodynamics, the breakdown from more ordered (often more complex) states to more disordered (often simpler) states is called entropy.
What is called digestion?
The breakdown of complex components of food into simpler substances is called digestion.
