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T1 - Chemical/Physical Properties Flashcards

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Four states of matter

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solid, liquid, gas and plasma

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Matter is

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a term used to describe all objects inthe universe.

It is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space

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What are the and examples of combinations of substances ?

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Example 1: Styrofoam is a solid plastic with trapped air.

Example 2: Bubbles in a bubble bath are liquid films of soap with trapped air inside.

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What is a pure substance ? What its unique properties ?

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  • A pure substance is made of only one kind of particle.
  • It has a unique set of properties, such as colour, hardness, constant boiling point and melting point
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What are elements? Ex ?

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Elements are made of one type of particle and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
Examples: Gold, oxygen, iron.

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What are compounds? Ex ?

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Compounds are made from two or more elements chemically combined.
Examples: Water (H₂O), carbon dioxide (CO₂), salt (NaCl).

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of pure substances that do not combine chemically. The substances remain in their original form.

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There are 4 types

Types of mixtures

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Mechanical, Suspension, Solution and Colloids

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What are mechanical mixtures? Ex ?

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The substances in a mechanical mixture are visible. These mixtures are heterogeneous.
Examples: Soil, chocolate chip cookies.

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What are suspensions? Ex ?

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Tiny particles of one substance are held within another to form a cloudy mixture. The particles can be separated through filtration. Suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures.
Example: Tomato juice.

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What are solutions? Ex ?

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The substances in a solution are not individually visible. One substance is dissolved in another. Solutions are homogeneous mixtures.
Examples: Tea, sugar in coffee, vinegar.

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What are colloids? Ex ?

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Colloids are similar to suspensions, but the suspended particles cannot be easily separated.
Examples: Shaving cream, smoke.

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its composition.

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What are some examples of physical properties?

Name at list 4

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  • Colour
  • Melting/freezing point
  • Density
  • Solubility
  • Ductility (ability to stretch)
  • Boiling/condensation point
  • Conductivity
  • Malleability (ability to be beaten into sheets)
  • Crystal formation
  • Magnetism
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What is the definition of a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic that describes how a substance reacts when it changes into a new substance.

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What causes a chemical change to occur?

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Chemical changes can occur when a substance interacts with other substances or when exposed to heat or light.

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What are some examples of chemical properties?

Name at least 3

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  • Behaviour in air
  • Combustibility
  • Reaction to heat
  • Behaviour in water
  • Flash point
  • Reaction with acids
  • Reaction to red/blue litmus paper
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What is a physical change?

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  • A physical change affects the form of a substance but does not change its chemical composition.
  • Physical changes often involve a change in physical properties.
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Can physical changes be reversed?

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Yes, physical changes can often be reversed.

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What are examples of physical changes?

Name at least 3

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  • Melting
  • Transition to a gas
  • Freezing of a liquid
  • Change in shape
  • Change in size
  • Change in volume
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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change always results in the formation of a new substance with different properties.

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What are the indicators of a chemical change?

Name at least 2

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  • Energy is released or absorbed
  • Colour change occurs
  • Bubbles of gas are formed
  • Precipitate (solid) forms in a liquid
  • The change is often difficult to reverse

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