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The States of Matter
Question | Answer |
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Matter | Anything that takes up space and has mass. |
Elements | The basic building block of matter. |
Atoms | Smallest molecule of an element that still has properties of an element. |
Molecule | When two or more atoms join together. |
Physical Properties | Matter that can be seen or measured without being changed into something else. |
Mixture | Two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined. |
Solution | One or more substances are dissolved in another substance. |
Sifting | A process in which smaller materials pass through holes, leaving the larger materials behind. |
Magnetism | A force that pulls on certain objects. |
Floatation | A process in which using a liquid to separate materials of different densities. |
Filltration | A process in which the separating solids from liquids by passing a mixture filter. |
Evaporation | The changing of water to water vapor. |
Chromoatography | A process of separating substances by dissolving them in special liquids. |
Solute | The substance that dissolves. |
Solvent | The substance in which the solute is being dissolved. |
Concentration | The concentration of the solution is a measure of the amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent. |
Rate of Soltion | How quickly a solute dissolves. |
Compund | Type of matter made of a combination of elements. |
Pollution | The release of harmful things into the environment. |