BJU Science 5 Chapter 3 - 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 are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to a liquid when it freezes?

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When a liquid freezes, it changes into a solid.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when atoms of different elements combine.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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The process is called melting.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas changes into a liquid.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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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 the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.