Topic 1: Properties and Changes in Matter

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What is a compound?

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A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.

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What is a nonmetal?

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An element that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change in matter that produces one or more new substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A change in matter that does not produce new substances.

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What is an element?

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

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is the difference between a physical and chemical change?

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A physical change does not produce new substances, while a chemical change does.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.