Classifying Matter and Physical Properties

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What is viscosity?

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A liquid's resistance to flow.

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What is the separation method called that uses a barrier to separate solids from liquids?

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Filtration.

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What type of mixture is characterized by uneven distribution of components?

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Heterogeneous mixture.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat, sound, or electricity.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be pressed or pounded into a thin sheet.

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What is the definition of a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while a chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change.

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What is density?

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The mass per unit volume of a substance.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is the definition of a pure substance?

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A material made of only one type of particle, which can be an element or a compound.