Modeling Matter Chapter 1

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What is matter that is made of more than one substance called?

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A mixture.

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In the chromatography investigation, what was the filter paper considered?

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The medium.

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In the chromatography investigation, what was the water considered?

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The solvent.

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What is matter that is made of only one kind of atom or molecule called?

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A substance.

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What property of matter does a water filter use to remove unwanted particles?

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Weight.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a substance?

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Matter that has a uniform and definite composition.

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What is chromatography?

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A method used to separate mixtures based on their movement through a medium.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.