Chemistry Flashcard Review 24

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, shape, or state.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances, such as reactivity or flammability.

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Are all compounds also molecules?

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Yes, all compounds are made up of molecules.

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What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?

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A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together, while a compound is a type of molecule that contains at least two different elements.

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is H2O commonly known as?

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Water.

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Is H2O a molecule, a compound, or both?

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It is both a molecule and a compound.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, such as blue.