Matter-Temperature Effects-Scientific Method

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What happens to a metal rod when it is heated?

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A metal rod expands when heated.

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What types of changes in matter can temperature cause?

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Temperature can cause physical and chemical changes.

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How does temperature affect the texture and taste of food?

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Food may become harder or softer, and its taste or texture can change.

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What happens to chemical reactions at higher temperatures?

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Chemical reactions happen faster at higher temperatures because particles move more and collide more often.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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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 temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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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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Can temperature changes affect the state of matter?

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Yes, temperature changes can cause matter to change states, such as from solid to liquid or liquid to gas.