Unit 24 Matter Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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Which phase of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which phase of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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Which phase of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater is a homogeneous mixture because the salt is evenly distributed.