Matter & Chemical Reactions test review

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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 a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

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What is the density formula?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of many repeating units called monomers.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a compound breaks down into simpler substances.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form different compounds.

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light.