Classifying Matter, Mixtures and Solutions

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What is the term for a substance that cannot be dissolved in another substance?

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Insoluble

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What is the process of mixing a solute with a solvent to form a solution?

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Dissolving

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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 property determines whether an object will sink or float in water?

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Density

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What is thermal conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat.

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What happens to the properties of a substance when it changes state?

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Some properties, like shape and volume, may change.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand in water.

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What is the term for the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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Solute