Matter (5th Grade)

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to take the shape of their container.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is weight?

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The force of gravity acting on an object.

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What is a physical change?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a chemical change?

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

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.

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