Matter, Mixtures, and Solutions

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when heat is added?

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The temperature of the substance increases.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate solutions.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a substance to conduct electricity or heat.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.