Properties of Matter Unit Test Review

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What are the two main types of properties of matter?

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Physical properties and chemical properties.

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, shape, or density.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A characteristic that describes a substance's ability to undergo changes that transform it into different substances, such as reactivity or flammability.

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What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed together?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter where particles are spread apart and can move freely?

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Gas.

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What is the state of matter where particles are close together but can slide past one another?

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Liquid.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct electricity or heat well, such as rubber or plastic.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper.

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What is color in terms of physical properties?

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A physical property of matter related to how a material interacts with different wavelengths of light.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution, such as water.