Properties of Matter

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What is the state of matter with the least energy?

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Solid

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A physical change is a change in one or more of the _____ properties of matter.

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Physical

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What is the formula to calculate percent error?

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Percent Error = |(Estimated Value - Actual Value) / Estimated Value| x 100

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A substance made of two or more elements that cannot be separated by physical means is called a:

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Compound

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Drawing copper into a wire.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.