5th Grade Matter Check

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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 is the Law of Conservation of Matter?

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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system.

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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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Folding paper 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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Can matter be destroyed?

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No, matter cannot be destroyed.

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What happens to the mass of matter during a physical change?

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The mass of matter remains the same during a physical change.

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What happens to the mass of matter during a chemical change?

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The mass of matter remains the same during a chemical change, according to the Law of Conservation of Matter.

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What is an example of a reversible change?

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Melting ice is an example of a reversible change.