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The word substance (a physical material) originates from Latin substantia, literally meaning "standing under". The word was used to translate the Greek philosophical term ousia.
In Chemistry
It is a material that can undergo various transformations related to artificial or natural phenomena. The term substance specifically applies to a physical material with a definite chemical composition, that cannot be separated into constituent materials by physical means. The term "pure substance" may be used to indicate this. A substance may be an element or compound. Mixtures and solutions are combinations of one or more distinct substances.
A substance (pure substance) may exist as either a solid, liquid, or gas.
Matter of definite composition and properties.
For example, every pure element is a different substance. Every pure compound is a different substance.
Salt water is a mixture of two substances - sodium chloride and water. Its composition and therefore its properties are not fixed.
Gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons and (depending on the composition), gasoline's properties can vary.
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What is the stressed syllable for substance?
SUBstance
What is an effervescent substance?
An effervescent substance is a substance that is either containing bubbles or producing bubbles.
What is a synonym for chemicals?
compound, drug, substance, synthetic substance, potion
What word means 'to make angry' and 'a substance to burn'?
"to make angry" and "a substance to burn" is incense.
Is vapor an abstract noun?
No, the noun 'vapor' is a concrete noun, a word for a substance diffused or suspended in the air; a word for a physical substance.
Is hydrogen a mixture or substance?
Substance
What are two classification of substance?
the substance is substance
A substance that dissolves another substance?
A solute can dissolve in another substance. The substance that does the dissolving is called the solvent.
If the ph of a substance is 11 then that substance is?
If a substance has a PH of 11 then the substance is basic.
Is iron a substance or a mixture?
An element - substance - NOT a mixture.
What are the two classification of pure substance?
the substance is substance
Is water a homogeneous substance or a heterogeneous substance?
Homogeneous substance
If a substance can be dissolved in water what is that substance said to be?
If a substance can be dissolved in water, that substance said to be water soluble.
What classifies a substance as a pure substance?
A pure substance is a substance that is constant throughout. Such as water, tin or sulfur.
Is the color of a substance a physical substance?
Mostly, it's a chemical substance.
Use substance in a sentence?
We created a substance in substance in science class.
What substance is a substance in which there is only one type of particle?
a pure substance
