IPC: Properties of Matter Flashcard

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What is created when the chemical identity of a substance is changed?

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A new substance.

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What is a property of matter that can be observed?

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A property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed.

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What are pure substances?

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Pure substances are either chemically bonded or a pure element.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Combustibility is a chemical property.

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How can compounds be separated?

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Compounds can be chemically separated.

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What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

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A pure substance has a uniform and definite composition, while a mixture contains two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical identity.

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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 definition of a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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What is the freezing point of a substance?

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The freezing point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid.