Matter Review Flashcard - 5th

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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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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How can you determine which substance is more dense?

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You can determine which substance is more dense by comparing their mass-to-volume ratios.

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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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What is an example of a physical change?

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Breaking a mirror is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Baking a cake is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

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When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when heated.