Nature of Matter

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What is matter that contains a combination of different elements and/or compounds and can be separated by physical means?

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Mixture

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What type of property is identified by the texture of an iron nail?

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Physical property

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What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the chemical identity of that element?

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Atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout, such as salt water.

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What type of property is demonstrated when an iron nail rusts?

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Chemical property

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together, while a mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood 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 the definition of an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5