Fall 24 Final

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that consists of only one type of atom.

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What supports the idea that continents were once connected?

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Similarities in rocks and landforms on different continents support the idea that continents were once connected.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process where new oceanic crust is created as magma rises to the surface and the ocean floor separates.

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How can you speed up the rate of dissolving a solute in water?

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You can speed up the rate of dissolving by increasing the temperature and stirring the solution.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.