Understanding Mixtures and Reactions

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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A chemical reaction in which heat is released to the surroundings.

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What is a suspension?

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A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration.

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How does a colloid differ from a suspension?

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A colloid contains small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, while a suspension has particles that can be seen and easily separated.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that occurs when one or more substances change into entirely new substances with different properties.

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What is the rate of a chemical reaction?

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The speed at which a chemical reaction occurs.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature.

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction.

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What is a product?

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A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.