End of Semester 1 Exam Review

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What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?

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Radiation: The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What happens to the solubility of sugar in water as the temperature increases?

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It increases: Higher temperatures allow sugar molecules to dissolve more easily in water.

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What has the largest effect on the motion of planets in the solar system?

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The gravitational pull of the Sun: It keeps the planets in orbit around it.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter: The largest planet, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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How fast a substance dissolves in a liquid is called?

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Rate of Dissolution: The speed at which a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

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Evaporation: The process where liquid molecules gain enough energy to become gas.

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What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

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Volume: The measure of the three-dimensional space an object takes up.

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What is the force that pulls objects toward each other called?

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Gravity: The force of attraction between two masses.

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What is the term for a mixture where one substance is dissolved in another?

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Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What is the term for the change of state from solid to liquid?

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Melting: The process where a solid becomes a liquid due to heat.