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What is a substance?
What is a substance?
What is an example of an element?
What is an example of an element?
What is a physical property of a substance?
What is a physical property of a substance?
What is the state of matter where particles are widely spaced and can move freely?
What is the state of matter where particles are widely spaced and can move freely?
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What is an example of a physical change?
What is an example of a physical change?
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Why are substances important?
Why are substances important?
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Study Notes
Definition and Classification
- A substance is a material or a mixture of materials that has a specific chemical composition and properties.
- Substances can be classified into:
- Elements: substances that consist of only one type of atom (e.g. hydrogen, oxygen)
- Compounds: substances that consist of two or more different elements (e.g. water, salt)
- Mixtures: substances that consist of two or more different substances, but not in a fixed ratio (e.g. air, soil)
Properties of Substances
- Physical properties:
- Color
- Odor
- Texture
- Melting and boiling points
- Solubility
- Chemical properties:
- Reactivity
- Flammability
- pH level
- Reactivity with other substances
States of Substances
- Solid: particles are closely packed and have a fixed shape
- Liquid: particles are close together but can move freely
- Gas: particles are widely spaced and can move freely
- Plasma: high-energy state of matter, where atoms are ionized
Changes of Substances
- Physical changes:
- Changes in state (e.g. melting, freezing)
- Changes in shape or form
- Chemical changes:
- Changes in chemical composition (e.g. burning, rusting)
- Formation of new substances
Importance of Substances
- Substances are the building blocks of matter and make up everything around us
- Understanding substances is crucial in various fields, such as:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Engineering
- Medicine
Definition and Classification
- A substance is a material or mixture with a specific chemical composition and properties.
- Substances can be classified into three main categories: elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- Elements consist of only one type of atom (e.g. hydrogen, oxygen).
- Compounds consist of two or more different elements (e.g. water, salt).
- Mixtures consist of two or more different substances, but not in a fixed ratio (e.g. air, soil).
Properties of Substances
Physical Properties
- Color
- Odor
- Texture
- Melting and boiling points
- Solubility
Chemical Properties
- Reactivity
- Flammability
- pH level
- Reactivity with other substances
States of Substances
- Solid: particles are closely packed and have a fixed shape.
- Liquid: particles are close together but can move freely.
- Gas: particles are widely spaced and can move freely.
- Plasma: high-energy state of matter, where atoms are ionized.
Changes of Substances
Physical Changes
- Changes in state (e.g. melting, freezing).
- Changes in shape or form.
Chemical Changes
- Changes in chemical composition (e.g. burning, rusting).
- Formation of new substances.
Importance of Substances
- Substances are the building blocks of matter and make up everything around us.
- Understanding substances is crucial in various fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, and medicine.
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Learn about the definition and classification of substances in chemistry, including elements, compounds, and mixtures. Understand the properties of substances and how they differ from one another.
