Mrs. Stulc "Characteristics of Matter"

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What is conductivity in relation to materials?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to carry energy, such as heat or electricity.

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Give an example of a chemical change in matter.

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An example of a chemical change in matter is the rusting of iron.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a physical combination of two or more substances.

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What does the Conservation of Matter state?

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The Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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Why is salt dissolving in water considered a physical change?

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Salt dissolving in water is a physical change because it does not alter the chemical composition of the salt.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances with different properties.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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Define matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.

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What is the significance of the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?

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The law of conservation of mass states that in a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.