What is the term for a the smallest "piece" of matter of a substance?
Particle
What is the term for how STRONG a solution is? (i.e. how much solute is mixed in)
Concentration
What is the term for anything that has mass and takes up space
Matter
What are two ways to increase concentration?
Increase Solute, Decrease Solvent
Why does wood float on water?
Because its density is lower than that of water.
Explain why a someone walking in high heels across a field of grass will sink into the dirt while the same person walking in the same field wearing flat shoes does not sink in.
The same amount of force (weight) is applied to the different surface areas of the two shoes
What states of matter are fluids?
Gases AND Liquids
What is viscosity? What are the characteristics of a liquid with low viscosity?
Thickness or thinness of a liquid Low Viscosity = High flow rate (liquid moves fast ie. water)
Why is it more difficult to compress liquids? hint* think particle model
Liquids have more closely packed particles making them more difficult to compress
Draw a diagram that shows the particles in different states of matter
Packed for solids, Flowing for liquids, Bouncing Around for Gasses
When making lemonade with sugar powder, which part is the SOLVENT
Water
What are the two methods of increasing pressure?
Increase the amount of force, reduce the area
What are 3 of the 5 components of the particle theory
1.All matter is made up of tiny particles 2.All particles in a pure substance are the same 3.Particles have spaces between them 4.Particles are always in motion (moving, rotating, vibrating) 5. Particles in a substance are attracted to each other.
Identify this WHMIS symbol and what it means?
Corrosive Material: It will react with burn through organic matter.
Is Ice more or less dense than water?
Less Dense: Ice will float on water
Name a profession that relies on pressure
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