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What is the fundamental topic of chemistry discussed?
Different
states of matter
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What is the structure of solids?
Fixed structure with
minimal
movement
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How do atoms behave in solids?
They
vibrate
but do not flow
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What is the movement like in liquids?
More
movement
, not in
fixed positions
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How do gases behave compared to solids and liquids?
Gases move freely and can be
compressed
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What is the process of changing from solid to liquid?
Melting
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What is the process of changing from liquid to gas?
Evaporating
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What happens to energy when changing from solid to liquid?
Energy
is
added
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What happens to energy when changing from gas to liquid?
Energy is
released
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What is the melting point of the compound discussed?
19 degrees
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What is the boiling point of the compound discussed?
74
degrees
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What state is the compound at room temperature?
Liquid
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What happens to a substance above its boiling point?
It becomes a
gas
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What happens to a substance below its melting point?
It remains a
solid
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What is the relationship between boiling point and condensing point?
They are
equal
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What is the relationship between melting point and freezing point?
They are
equal
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What does the symbol 'S' represent in state symbols?
Solid
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What does the symbol 'L' represent in state symbols?
Liquid
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What does the symbol 'G' represent in state symbols?
Gas
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What happens when a liquid turns cloudy?
A
solid
is formed from a liquid
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What indicates a reaction when a gas is produced?
Bubbles
or
loss of mass
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What is the difference between pure substances and mixtures?
Pure substances melt at a
specific
point
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How do mixtures behave during melting?
They melt over a range of
temperatures
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What is used to test melting points?
Melting point apparatus
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What is the purpose of chromatography?
To separate out
compounds
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What should be done to the start line in chromatography?
Draw it in
pencil
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Why is a lid used in chromatography?
To stop
solvent
from
evaporating
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How do you calculate Rf value in chromatography?
Distance moved by spot
/
distance moved by solvent
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What is distillation used for?
To separate substances by boiling points
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What is evaporation used for?
To remove liquid and leave solids
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What is filtration used for?
To separate large
solid particles
from liquids
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What is fractional distillation used for?
To separate substances at different
boiling points
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Why is desalination important?
To make
seawater
safe for drinking
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What must be removed from water to make it safe to drink?
Dirt,
bacteria
, and unwanted minerals
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What is added to water for disinfection?
Chlorine
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What is added to water for dental protection?
Fluoride
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What is the purpose of adding fluoride to water?
To protect
teeth
and bones
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What is the significance of water for survival?
Essential for life and
hydration
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What percentage of Earth's water is suitable for drinking?
Only a
small
percentage
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What happens to water during the desalination process?
Salts
are removed to make it drinkable
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