Matter Flashcard

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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 main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances, each keeping its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance dissolves in another.

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What is an example of a common solution?

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Saltwater.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.