Understanding Matter and Its Properties

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What does 'viscosity' refer to?

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The thickness or resistance to flow of a liquid.

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What is the definition of a 'substance' in science?

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A type of matter with the same properties throughout.

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What does it mean to 'dissolve' something?

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To mix a substance evenly into a liquid so it seems to disappear.

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Which term describes a substance that can dissolve in water?

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Soluble.

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What term describes a substance that cannot dissolve in water?

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Insoluble.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand.

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What is the property of matter that describes how much space it takes up?

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Volume.

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What is the property of matter that describes how much matter is in an object?

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Mass.

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What is the term for a mixture where the components are not evenly distributed?

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Heterogeneous mixture.