Topic 1 Vocabulary - Properties of Matter

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What does it mean to organize something in the context of learning?

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To arrange something to make it easier to understand.

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What is a compound in terms of matter?

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A type of matter made of two or more elements.

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Define matter.

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Anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What does it mean to conclude based on data and facts?

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To make a statement with data and facts.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that electricity or heat cannot flow through easily.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a compound is made of two or more elements that are chemically combined.

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What is the significance of density in properties of matter?

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Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume, which helps in identifying substances.

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a closed system, mass is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction.