Matter-Physical & Chemical Changes

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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 physical changes?

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Physical changes are changes that affect one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What are chemical changes?

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Chemical changes are changes that result 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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Rusting of iron is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to the mass of ice when it melts?

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The mass remains the same; it only changes from solid to liquid.

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What is the role of heat in changing states of matter?

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Heat can cause matter to change from one state to another, such as from solid to liquid or liquid to gas.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which vapor turns back into liquid.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.