Ch2 Classifying Matter - Test

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as toxicity.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time?

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Suspension.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Boiling point.

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Which of the following is not a physical property: density, flammability, melting point?

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Flammability.

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What is distillation?

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A process that separates the substances in a solution based on their boiling points.

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Define matter.

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

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A pure substance has a uniform and definite composition, while a mixture contains two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is the definition of solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.