Matter & Its Interactions PS.8.1

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has distinct, separate components.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are a group of elements that are nonreactive due to having a full valence shell of electrons.