Basic Chemistry Concepts

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chemistry

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The study of matter and the changes that it undergoes.

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substance

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Matter that has a definite composition; also known as a chemical

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matter

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Anything that has volume and mass

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volume

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How much three-dimensional (3D) space matter occupies

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mass

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The measure of an object’s resistance to any type of force

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measurement

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A comparison between an unknown quantity and a standard

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phase of matter

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The different forms that matter can take depending on its temperature and pressure; typically solid, liquid, or gas

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solid

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Has a fixed shape and volume

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liquid

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Has a fixed volume, but takes the shape of the container it is in

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gas

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Fills the shape and volume of the container it is in