Matter Classification and Properties Flashcard

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What are the new substances created during chemical reactions called?

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Products

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What tools are best for separating a mixture of sand, iron filings, and water?

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Filter and magnet

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What does a diagram representing a mixture of elements and compounds depict?

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A mixture of elements and compounds

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How do you determine which box has a greater density?

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Compare the mass and volume of the boxes.

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Which mixture can be separated using a filter?

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Sand and water

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is a precipitate?

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A solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture during a chemical reaction.

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What is corrosion?

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The gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical reactions with their environment.