Mr. M Matter Unit Test

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances, often accompanied by energy changes. Example: Wood being burned.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Example: Shredding leaves.

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What does a graduated cylinder measure?

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A graduated cylinder measures the volume of liquids.

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What is the difference between a diluted solution and a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute in the solvent, while a diluted solution has a small amount of solute.

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What is the volume of a liquid if it reads 32 mL on a graduated cylinder?

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The volume of the liquid is 32 mL.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it undergoes a physical change from liquid to solid (ice).

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is a pencil being sharpened into shavings.

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What is the purpose of a triple beam balance?

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A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object.

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What is 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 solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.