Matter Vocabulary Flashcard Practice

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What does solubility refer to?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent.

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List the three states of matter.

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What are chemical changes?

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Chemical changes are changes in matter where a new substance is formed, such as burning paper creating ash.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Define density in terms of matter.

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Density is the concentration of matter in an object, typically expressed as mass per unit volume.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

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Physical changes do not alter the chemical composition of a substance, while chemical changes result in the formation of new substances.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Temperature can change the state of matter; for example, heating a solid can turn it into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in determining density?

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Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).