Properties of Matter and Solutions Flashcard (Savvas 5)

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The more energy that particles have, the ___ they move.

Back

faster

Front

Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because they have ___ .

Back

no free ions or electrons.

Front

Liquid particles have more energy than ___ particles.

Back

solid

Front

Collisions in which particles transfer all their kinetic energy to other particles are called ___.

Back

elastic.

Front

What is the unique role of water in solutions in terms of polarity?

Back

Water is polar and dissolves polar substances.

Front

Define matter.

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

Back

A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.

Front

What is the significance of polarity in water?

Back

Polarity allows water to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.