Changes in Matter and Chemicals

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Changes in Matter and Chemicals Chapter Video

Changes in Matter and Chemicals Chapter Video

acid

forms hydrogen ions when dissolved in water

acid Simple Definition

acid base indicator

a compound that changes color when exposed to an acid or a base, like litmus paper

acid base indicator Simple Definition

acidity

the strength of an acid

acidity Simple Definition

alkalinity

the strength of a base

alkalinity Simple Definition

base

forms hydroxide ions when dissolved in water

base Simple Definition

chemical change

a change that produces a new substance

chemical change Simple Definition

chemical reaction

the process where substances change into different substances through the breaking of chemical bonds

chemical reaction Simple Definition

mixture

a combination of substances that keep their individual properties

mixture Simple Definition

neutralization

the reaction between an acid and a base, it produces a salt and water

neutralization Simple Definition

pH

the scale of how basic or acidic a solution is based on hydrogen ion concentration

pH Simple Definition

physical change

a change in size, shape, or state but not in identity

physical change Simple Definition

product

a new substance formed by a chemical reaction

product Simple Definition

reactant

a substance that is changed in a chemical reaction

reactant Simple Definition

solubility

a measure of how much solute will dissolve in a solvent

solubility Simple Definition

solution

a mixture of evenly distributed substances

solution Simple Definition

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