Unit 1 Review - Matter

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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 an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor when it is heated.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where a gas turns directly into a solid without becoming a liquid first.

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What is Boyle's Law?

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Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.

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What is the Ideal Gas Law?

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The Ideal Gas Law is a formula that relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of a gas: PV=nRT.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property can be observed or measured without changing the chemical makeup of a substance.