Fall Exam Review

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What is a substance that is dissolved in another substance?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction?

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Acceleration is the change in velocity of an object.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past one another.

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Which type of boundary do plates move away from each other?

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A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates move away from each other.

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Which element has the greatest number of atoms in the compound AgNO3?

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Oxygen has the greatest number of atoms in the compound AgNO3.

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What is the definition of a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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What is the definition of a compound?

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