MS Chemical Magic Vocabulary

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What is an acid?

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A group of substances that are very reactive, taste sour, can dissolve metals, and cause a burning feeling.

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Who were alchemists?

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Members of a historic group of people who mixed different substances, hoping to become rich.

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What is a physical change?

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When matter changes from one state to another without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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Occurs when 2 or more substances are mixed together and result in a new substance.

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What is a substance?

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Matter which has a specific composition and specific properties.

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What is a base?

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A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or donate electron pairs.

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What is reactivity?

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The tendency of a substance to undergo chemical reaction, either by itself or with other materials.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that is observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.