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Chemistry
4th Grade
02/24/2012

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What makes a mixture a solution?
Definition
Solutions are homogenous mixtures where the solute is dissolved in the solvent.
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Heterogenous
Definition
Mixtures that are different throughout. Hybrid
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Homogenous
Definition
Mixtures that are the same throughout. Pure
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Where can solutions be found?
Definition
Solutions are found where ever two substances are mixed together.
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Solution
Definition
Homogenous mixture where the solute is dissolved in the solvent.
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Mixture
Definition
Combination of substances not in a specific ratio.
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What are parts of a solution?
Definition
The solute and the solvent.
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Solute
Definition
A substance dissolved in a solvent to create a solution.
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Solvent
Definition
A substance that dissolves another substance.
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Compare the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts.
Definition
Acids are sour tasting, Bases are bitter, and Salts are formed when the two mix.
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Acid
Definition
Sour, react with certain metals, React with bases to form salts.
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Base
Definition
Bitter, slippery, reacts with oil and grease, reacts with acids to form salts.
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What makes a substance an acid? A base? A salt?
Definition
Acids have a ph level of 1-6, bases have ph level of 8-14, and salts have a neutral ph level of 7.
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Ph scale
Definition
Scale showing the alkalinity of a liquid.
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Salt
Definition
Formed when a base and acid mix.
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What is a nuetrilazation reaction?
Definition
When an acid and base mix to form a salt.
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Nuetrilazation
Definition
Process of creating a salt from an acid and a base.
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Identify when a chemical reaction takes place.
Definition
When substances mix together, and the elements react with each other.
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What are the four signs of a chemical reaction?
Definition
Bubbles of gas appear, color changes, temperature changes, or a change in taste or smell.
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What are the parts of a chemical reaction?
Definition
The reactant and the product.
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What factors affect the rate of reaction?
Definition
Temperature, concentration,additives, and surface area.
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What are additives?
Definition
Additives are substances added to something in small amounts.
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What are the characteristics of ionic and covalent bonds?
Definition
Ionic: One atom loses an electron to make a positive ion.
Covalent: Atoms share electrons.
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Definition
One atom loses an electron to form a positive ion. The other atom gains an electron to make a negative ion.
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Reactant
Definition
Reactants are subsatnaces that are present before the reaction.
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Definition
A covalent bond is when electrons are shared between atoms.
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What happens to electrons during the bonding process?
Definition
Electrons are shared, changed from positive to negative, or don't change at all.
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How is energy exchang during a chemical reaction?
Definition
In a chemical reaction, energy is either absorbed or given off.
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Exothermic
Definition
Energy is released.
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Endothermic
Definition
Energy is absorbed.
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