Mystery Science Chemical Magic Vocabulary Review

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What is a liquid state of matter?

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A liquid state of matter is a form of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape. An example is water.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process where one or more substances combine or break apart to form new substances.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special kind of mixture where the different parts cannot be seen and are evenly distributed, like saltwater.

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What is the purpose of a model in science?

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The purpose of a model in science is to represent something that is too big, small, or complicated to observe directly.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Air is an example of a mixture because it contains different gases that can be separated.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas, usually when heated.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into liquid, often when cooled.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout another substance but do not settle out.