Matter - Matters

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as rusting.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What are atoms?

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The basic building blocks of matter, which make up all substances.

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What is a chemical change?

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A process that occurs when a substance combines with another to form a new substance.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its composition.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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

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A physical change does not alter the chemical composition of a substance, while a chemical change does.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Rusting of iron is an example of a chemical property.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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