Formation of New Substances Flashcard 1-15

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What tool is used to measure reactivity?

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Other chemicals are used to measure the reactivity of substances.

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What are pure substances?

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Pure substances contain only one substance and cannot be broken down into other substances.

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What tool is used to measure weight?

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Scales are used to measure weight.

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What tool is used to measure volume?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure volume.

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What is a property of matter?

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Weight is a property of matter.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

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A mixture contains two or more substances that can be separated, while a pure substance contains only one type of particle.

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What is the definition of reactivity?

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Reactivity is the ability of a substance to undergo a chemical reaction.