SOL 5.7 Matter Test

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another substance (the solvent).

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Which two substances form a solution when mixed?

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Sugar and water form a solution when mixed.

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What happens to the solute in a solution?

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The solute dissolves in the solvent.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A fruit salad is an example of a mixture.

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What determines the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas)?

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The speed of atoms or molecules determines the state of matter.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is the role of temperature in states of matter?

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Temperature affects the speed of atoms or molecules, which can change the state of matter.