Physical Properties of Matter Practice

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume. The particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. The particles are close but can move past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume. The particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, like saltwater.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition, like a salad.

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What does 'soluble' mean?

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Soluble means a substance can dissolve in a solvent, like sugar in water.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in g/cm³.

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What does it mean if a substance is less dense than water?

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If a substance is less dense than water, it will float.