Conservation of Matter Flashcard

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or changed.

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If you add 6 g of salt to 10 g of water, what is the total mass of the saltwater solution?

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16 g

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What happens to the mass of a balloon when it is warmed?

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The mass of the balloon stays the same because the gas inside the balloon still has the same mass after it warms up.

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When matter changes state, what happens to its mass?

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The mass remains the same.

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What is an example of matter being transformed?

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When ice melts into water, it transforms from solid to liquid but its 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 a milkshake made from 400 g of ice cream and 50 g of milk?

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The final mass of the milkshake is 450 g.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, according to the Law of Conservation of Mass, matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of a physical change in matter?

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Melting ice is a physical change where the state of matter changes from solid to liquid.

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What is an example of a chemical change in matter?

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Burning wood is a chemical change where the wood transforms into ash and gases.