Properties of Matter Flashcard

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What is matter?

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Matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space (volume).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density is calculated using the formula: Density = Mass / Volume.

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What are the two measurements needed to determine the density of a substance?

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Mass and Volume.

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A physical property is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, shape, or density.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A chemical property is a characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity or flammability.

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Can chemical properties be easily reversed?

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No, chemical properties typically involve changes that are not easily reversible.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Reactivity with other substances, such as oxygen or acids.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies.

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What is the unit of measurement for density in the metric system?

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The unit of measurement for density is grams per milliliter (g/ml) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).