5.5A Physical States of Matter Flashcard

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What does the term 'classify' mean?

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Categorize or arrange items.

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What does 'soluble' refer to?

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A substance that can be dissolved in liquid.

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What is relative density?

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A property of matter related to the ability to sink or float in water.

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What are alloys?

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Mixtures of two or more metals.

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What is magnetism?

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A property of materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials.

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What is the definition of mass?

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A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where a solid substance is dissolved in a liquid.

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What is the difference between soluble and insoluble?

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Soluble means it can be dissolved in liquid; insoluble means it cannot.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is soluble in water.