6th Grade Properties of Matter Flashcard

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A combination of substances that are uniform in composition and appearance throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniform and can be easily distinguished.

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What state of matter has the greatest kinetic energy?

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Gas.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a compound?

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

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the definition of a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.