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What is a solution in the context of mixtures?

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A homogeneous mixture where substances blend evenly but are not chemically combined.

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What are the characteristics of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume.

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What is the solute in a solution of sugar and water?

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Sugar is the solute.

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What are the characteristics of matter in a solid phase?

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Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Cutting a piece of wood is a physical change.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.