Matter 5.P.2.1, 5.P.2.2. and 5.P.2.3

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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. Example: making a paper airplane.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties. Example: a nail rusting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. Example: a mixture of oil and water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent). Example: saltwater.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or ounces.