Module 2 - Properties and States of Matter

Match the following terms with their correct definitions.

• Solvent

• The substance in a solution that gets dissolved.

• Solution

• A homogeneous mixture made by dissolving one substance in another.

• Solute

• The substance in a solution that does the dissolving.

• Diffusion

• Movement in gases and liquids that spreads out particles.

Match the following terms with their correct definitions.

• Liquid

• The state of matter with a definite volume but not a definite shape.

• Gas

• The state of matter with no definite shape nor definite volume.

• Density

• The state of matter with a definite shape and definite volume.

• Solid

• The ratio of a substance's mass to its volume.

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Letter A is

• Pure substance

• Compound

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

Letter B is

• Pure substance

• Compound

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

Letter C & D are

• Pure substance

• Compound

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

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All matter takes up space and has (a)   .

Water is an element.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

water is a COMPOUND

All ​ (a)   substances have a(n) ​ (b)   composition.

• pure
• fixed
• impure
• solid
• unknown
• changing

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Which is NOT a common phase of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Quantum

Salt water is best classified as a mixture.

• True

• False