Matter and its Interactions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What does magnetism do in separating mixtures?

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Magnetism can attract certain metals, like iron fillings, allowing them to be separated from other materials in a mixture.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A chemical property can only be observed when a substance is changed into a different substance.

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance into a new one.

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What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas is the state of matter that does not have a definite size or shape.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids by using a filter.

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What is flotation?

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Flotation is a method used to separate substances based on their density, where lighter materials float.