What makes Matter Matter?

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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 a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a single kind of matter that is uniform throughout and has consistent properties.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when substances combine or break apart to form new substances, often accompanied by a change in odor, color, or temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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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 an example of a chemical change?

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Burning paper is an example of a chemical change.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Cutting wood is an example of a physical change.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be heterogeneous or homogeneous, while a solution is always homogeneous.

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What is an example of a pure substance?

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Salt is an example of a pure substance.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4