Physical Science Unit 9 - Properties of Matter (Practice)

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What is a solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that dissolves in a solvent.

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What does a graph representing mass vs. volume show?

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It shows the relationship between the mass of a substance and its volume, typically indicating density.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the phase change from a liquid to a gas that occurs at the surface of the liquid.

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How can you separate iron filings from sand?

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You can use a magnet to attract the iron filings away from the sand.

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What is the freezing point of a substance?

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The freezing point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What is a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is the phase change from a liquid to a gas that occurs throughout the liquid, not just at the surface.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the phase change from a solid directly to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in g/cm³.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.