Unit 1 Matter Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the form of energy that controls the motion of atoms and molecules, determining the state of matter an object has, and is usually called heat.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in something.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one or more substances are dissolved in another substance.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow energy to pass through it easily.

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process by which substances break down into small pieces and spread evenly throughout a liquid.

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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 states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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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 bonded.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved.