Properties of Matter

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). Example: Saltwater.

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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. Example: Salad.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Example: A rock.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Example: Water.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container. Example: Oxygen.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas changes into a liquid. Example: Water droplets forming on a cold glass.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes into a gas. Example: Water turning into steam.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a solution cannot. Example: Sand and salt (mixture) vs. saltwater (solution).

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What is the property of matter that describes how it feels?

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Texture is the property of matter that describes how it feels, such as rough or smooth.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink.