matter vocabulary flashcard

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. It consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are chemical properties?

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Chemical properties are characteristics of a substance that become evident during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What is distillation?

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Distillation is a separation process that involves boiling a liquid to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to create a liquid, effectively separating components based on their boiling points.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout. Examples include elements and compounds.

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What does soluble mean?

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Soluble refers to a substance's ability to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is a compound?

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

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity, such as color, density, and melting point.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process that involves the transformation of one or more substances into different substances, often accompanied by energy changes.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a mechanical or physical process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium that allows only the fluid to pass through.