Matter Matters

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What is a physical change?

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A change that alters the appearance of matter without changing its composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that transforms one type of matter into another, changing its composition.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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Can water exist in different states?

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Yes, water can be found as a solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water changes from a liquid to a solid (ice), which is a physical change.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed without changing its identity.

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Can you name some physical properties?

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Color, shape, size, and texture.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood, which creates ash and smoke.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is an example of matter in a gaseous state?

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Oxygen, which is a gas that fills the space around us.