5th Grade Matter Review

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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 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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What happens to the volume of gas when it is heated?

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When gas is heated, its volume increases due to the increased energy of the gas particles.

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What is thermal expansion?

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Thermal expansion is the increase in volume of a substance as its temperature increases.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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How does temperature affect gas behavior?

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As temperature increases, gas particles move faster, causing the gas to expand.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of heat energy in evaporation?

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Heat energy provides the energy needed for liquid water to change into water vapor during evaporation.