Properties of Matter Review

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What is a precipitate?

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A solid that forms when two liquids are mixed.

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What does the law of conservation of mass state?

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In a closed system, the mass of the reactants must equal the mass of the products.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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A variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the difference between a dependent variable and an independent variable?

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The dependent variable is what you measure in the experiment, while the independent variable is what you change.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be deformed or shaped under pressure.

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What is ductility?

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The ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct electricity or heat.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rust forming on iron.