LS Topic 4 Study Guide

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What are synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials are man-made substances created through chemical processes, often designed to mimic natural materials.

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What are some advantages of synthetic materials?

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Cheaper to manufacture, stronger than similar products made from natural materials, often better quality.

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Where are the reactants located in a chemical equation?

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The reactants are on the left side of the equation.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance present in the largest amount in a solution, which dissolves the solute.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a renewable energy resource?

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An energy resource is renewable if it can replace itself naturally, such as trees or wind.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is concentration in a solution?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.

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What is the role of catalysts in chemical reactions?

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Catalysts speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.