PS Semester 2 Review

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter characterized by fixed shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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A chemical reaction that releases heat, causing the surroundings to feel warm.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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A chemical reaction that absorbs heat, causing the surroundings to feel cold.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture formed when a solute (like sugar) is dissolved in a solvent (like water).

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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 a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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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 a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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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.