Chemistry Intro. Vocab

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting is an example of a chemical change.

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What transforms one type of matter into another type of matter?

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A chemical change transforms one type of matter into another.

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What is matter that has a fixed shape and volume?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume.

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What is the formula for density?

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The formula for density is d = m/v.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting is an example of a physical change.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that does not alter the chemical composition of a substance.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change.

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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 without changing its identity.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens during a chemical reaction?

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During a chemical reaction, substances are transformed into different substances.