Foundations Ch. 6 Chem. & Chemical Safety Practice Flashcardizz

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What term refers to anything that occupies space; has physical and chemical properties, and exists in a solid, liquid, or gas form?

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matter

Front

What is the basic unit of matter that cannot be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means?

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atom

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When a substance gains oxygen, the substance is _______.

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oxidized

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A _____ is a combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties.

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physical mixture

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Because it has the ability to dissolve more substances than any other solvent, _____ is known as the universal solvent.

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water

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A(n) _____ is a mixture of two or more substance that are united with the aid of a binder.

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emulsion

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The separating of a substance into ions is known as _____.

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ionization

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When acids and alkalis are mixed together in equal proportions, they ______ each other.

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neutralize

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A ____ substance causes or is believed to cause cancer.

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carcinogenic

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An example of a physical change is ______.

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ice melting to water