Classification of Matter and Properties

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What is the smallest unit of a molecular compound that retains its chemical properties?

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Molecule

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a gas?

Back

Particles move freely.

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Which of the following is an example of a compound?

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Water

Front

What is the formula for density?

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Mass / Volume

Front

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a solid?

Back

Particles move freely.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

Define a pure substance.

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A material made of only one type of particle.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded.