Chem 511 Unit 1Review: Matter and Its Properties

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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 is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, density, and boiling point.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of matter that describes its ability to undergo a chemical change, such as reactivity with acids or flammability.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per milliliter (g/mL) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the least dense liquid among oil, water, syrup, and plastic bottle?

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Oil is the least dense liquid.

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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 or appearance of matter without changing its identity, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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Which of the following is NOT matter: soda pop bubbles, blades of grass, the future, steam from a hot shower?

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The future is NOT matter.