CBA Review HONORS

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. In the lemonade example, the lemon powder is the solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution. In the lemonade example, water is the solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. In the lemonade example, the mixture of lemon powder and water is the solution.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties. An example is an element.

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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 are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It occurs when warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when heat moves from a hotter object to a cooler one.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through.