Matter Make up Flashcard

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity. Example: Boiling point.

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What is a chemical change?

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A process that involves the transformation of one substance into another, resulting in a change in chemical composition. Example: Vinegar reacting with baking soda.

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What indicates a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Example: Change in state (solid to liquid).

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What is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Flammability, as it describes how a substance reacts with fire, which is a chemical property.

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What is photosynthesis an example of?

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A chemical change, as it involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through a chemical reaction.

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Define matter.

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What are examples of physical properties?

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Color, density, boiling point, melting point, and state of matter.

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What is an indicator of a chemical change?

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Indicators include color change, temperature change, gas production, and formation of a precipitate.

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What is density?

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The mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).