STAAR Science Matter Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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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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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance dissolves in another, such as sugar in water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be insoluble?

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Insoluble means that a substance does not dissolve in a solvent, like sand in water.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A pan balance is used to compare the mass of different objects.

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What happens to water when it boils?

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When water boils, it turns into a gas called steam.

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What causes ice to melt?

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Ice melts when heat is applied, changing it from a solid to a liquid.

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What is the role of temperature in changing states of matter?

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Temperature affects the energy of particles, causing them to change from solid to liquid or liquid to gas.

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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 difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.