Unit 2: Matter Review

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What is flammability?

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Flammability is a chemical property that describes the ability of a substance to burn in the presence of oxygen.

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What type of matter can be separated chemically through decomposition?

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Compounds can be separated into their constituent elements through chemical decomposition.

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What is density?

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Density is a physical property defined as the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space taken up by an object.

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What type of kinetic energy do gas particles have?

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Gas particles have the most kinetic energy because they move the fastest.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between a heterogeneous mixture and a homogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition, while a homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.