Physical Science Chemistry Review

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What is a controlled variable in an experiment?

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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant to ensure that the results of an experiment are valid.

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What does pH measure?

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pH measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, with lower values being more acidic and higher values being more basic.

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What is the boiling point of a substance?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

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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 a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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How many electrons can fit in the first energy level of an atom?

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The first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume, liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither fixed shape nor volume.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens during condensation?

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During condensation, a gas changes into a liquid as it cools.