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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
Is iron a substance or a mixture?
An element - substance - NOT a mixture.
Is water a homogeneous substance or a heterogeneous substance?
Homogeneous substance
What classifies a substance as a pure substance?
A pure substance is a substance that is constant throughout. Such as water, tin or sulfur.
What is a substance dissolve in another substance called?
A substance that dissolves in another substance is called a solute.
What is the possessive form of the word substance?
The possessive form for the noun substance is substance's.Example: The substance's origin could not be determined.
A substance that dissolves another substance?
A solute can dissolve in another substance. The substance that does the dissolving is called the solvent.
What substance is a substance in which there is only one type of particle?
a pure substance
What part of speech is substance?
Substance is a noun.
Is the color of a substance a physical substance?
Mostly, it's a chemical substance.
What is the substance that does the dissolving is called and what?
The substance that dissolves another substance is called a solvent. The substance that is dissolved is called the solute.
