Matter: States, Physical/Chemical Properties and Changes

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is a physical change?

Back

A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

Front

What is a chemical change?

Back

A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

Front

Give an example of a physical change.

Back

Ice melting is an example of a physical change.

Front

Give an example of a chemical change.

Back

Baking soda reacting with vinegar is an example of a chemical change.

Front

What happens to the composition of a substance during a physical change?

Back

The composition of the substance remains the same during a physical change.

Front

What happens to the composition of a substance during a chemical change?

Back

The composition of the substance changes during a chemical change.

Front

What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

Back

Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's composition, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical change.

Front

What is an example of a physical property?

Back

Color, density, and melting point are examples of physical properties.