5th Grade Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change a solid to a liquid (melting) or a liquid to a gas (evaporation).

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What is rusting?

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Rusting is a chemical change that occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture.

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