Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 12 (Part 3)

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physical mixture

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A physical combination of matter in any proportions

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physical properties

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Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the substance.

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protons

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Subatomic particles with a positive charge.

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pure substance

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A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions.

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reducing agent

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A substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound.

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silicones

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Special type of oil used in hair conditioners, water-resistant lubricants for the skin, and nail polish dryers.

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solute

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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solution

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A stable physical mixture of two or more substances.

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solvent

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The substance that dissolves the solute and makes a solution.

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states of matter

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The three different physical forms of matter: solid, liquid and gas.