Foundations: Chapter 2 Test on Matter

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity with other substances.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity, such as color, density, or melting point.

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Which is denser: hot air or cold air?

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Cold air is denser than hot air.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an element?

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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 substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.