Types and Classifications of Matter

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Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

  • Burning wood (correct)
  • Freezing water into ice
  • Crushing a can
  • Melting butter

What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

  • Pure substances are always solids, while mixtures can be solids, liquids, or gases.
  • Pure substances can be separated by physical means, while mixtures cannot.
  • Pure substances are always elements, while mixtures are always compounds.
  • Pure substances have a fixed composition, while mixtures can vary in their composition. (correct)

What is a chemical change?

  • A change that always releases heat or energy.
  • A change that alters the chemical composition of the substance leading to the formation of new substances. (correct)
  • A change that only alters the physical properties of the substance.
  • A change that is always reversible.

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

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Which of the following correctly describes the states of matter?

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Flashcards

Physical Change

A change that alters physical properties without changing chemical structure.

Chemical Change

A change that alters both physical properties and chemical structure.

States of Matter

The distinct forms that matter can take: solid, liquid, gas.

Properties of Matter

Characteristics that define matter, including physical and chemical properties.

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Classifications of Matter

Categories of matter: pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.

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Study Notes

Types of Changes in Matter

  • Matter undergoes physical and chemical changes.
  • Physical changes alter physical properties, not chemical structure.
  • Chemical changes alter both physical and chemical structure.

States of Matter

  • Matter exists in solid, liquid, and gas states.

Properties of Matter

  • Matter possesses physical and chemical properties.

Classifications of Matter

  • Pure substances include elements and compounds.
  • Mixtures are also a classification of matter.

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