Conservation of Matter

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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 can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed or changed.

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What happens to the weight of matter when it changes form?

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The weight of matter remains the same when it changes form; it is conserved.

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What must matter have to be considered matter?

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Matter must have weight and take up space.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of matter changing form?

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An example is ice melting into water; the mass remains the same.

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What happens to the mass of an Oreo cookie when it is crushed?

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The mass remains the same; if it weighs 20 grams, the crumbs will also weigh 20 grams.

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What is the relationship between mass and state of matter?

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The mass of an object does not change when its state of matter changes (solid, liquid, gas).

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What is an example of matter being transformed?

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An example is burning wood; it transforms into ash, smoke, and gases, but the total mass remains the same.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What happens to the mass of water when it evaporates?

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The mass of water remains the same; it just changes from liquid to gas.