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General Chemistry Chapter 1 | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ What is the definition of matter in the context of chemistry? Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It consists of atoms and molecules and can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, or gas. How is...

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What is the definition of matter in the context of chemistry?


✔✔ Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It consists of atoms and molecules and

can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, or gas.




How is an element defined in chemistry?


✔✔ An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by

chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom.




What does the term "compound" refer to in chemistry?


✔✔ A compound is a substance composed of two or more different elements chemically

combined in fixed proportions, and it can be broken down into simpler substances through

chemical reactions.




What is a molecule, and how does it relate to compounds?


✔✔ A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound that retains the chemical properties of that

compound. It consists of two or more atoms bonded together.




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, What is the definition of a chemical reaction?


✔✔ A chemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances are converted into

different substances with new chemical and physical properties through the breaking and

forming of chemical bonds.




How is a physical change different from a chemical change?


✔✔ A physical change alters the form or appearance of a substance without changing its

chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances with

different chemical properties.




What is meant by the term "chemical property" of a substance?


✔✔ A chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo changes that transform it into

different substances, such as reactivity with acids or bases.




How is "density" defined in chemistry?


✔✔ Density is defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume, and it is typically expressed

in units like grams per cubic centimeter or kilograms per liter.




What is the significance of the scientific method in chemistry?


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