Chemistry Unit 1 - Matter

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a pure substance that describes how it interacts with other substances.

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What are Elements and Compounds known as?

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Pure Substances.

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What are examples of Physical Properties?

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Color, hardness, malleability, solubility, electrical conductivity, density, melting point, and boiling point.

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What state of matter has indefinite shape and indefinite volume?

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Gas.

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What is the difference between mixtures and pure substances?

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Mixtures are composed of more than one substance while pure substances are made up of one type of substance.

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Define a pure substance.

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures have distinct, separate components.

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What is density?

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The mass per unit volume of a substance.

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.