Physical Science Review Questions

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the property of a substance that describes how well it can dissolve in a solvent, such as sugar dissolving in coffee.

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What does reflectivity mean?

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Reflectivity is the property of a surface that allows it to reflect light, enabling you to see your image in a mirror.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more materials that do not chemically change into a new substance when mixed.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a gas?

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

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What is frost?

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Frost is formed when water vapor in the air cools down quickly and freezes on surfaces.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials, typically metals.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.

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What is hardness?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a material is to being scratched or dented.

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What happens when a solid melts?

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When a solid melts, it changes from a solid state to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature.