Matter (5th Grade)

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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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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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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.

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What is a chemical change?

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

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What happens to the molecules in a solid when it is heated?

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The molecules gain energy and begin to move more freely, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Chopping wood is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Mold growing on cheese is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to a liquid when heat is added?

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It can change to a gas.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in a water molecule (H2O)?

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There are 2 hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.

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What describes the arrangement of molecules in a solid?

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Molecules are tightly packed in a solid.