Changes in Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How are the particles in each state of matter different?

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The particles are arranged differently.

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What is matter made up of?

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All matter is made up of smaller pieces called particles.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy and may start to move more freely, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What is a property of matter that can be observed?

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Color, hardness, and brittleness are all observable properties.

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What is a state change?

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A state change is when matter changes from one state (solid, liquid, gas) to another.

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What is an example of a state change?

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Melting ice into water is an example of a state change.

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What happens to matter when energy is added?

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Adding energy can cause the properties of matter to change.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into a liquid.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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