SOL 5.4 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 an atom?

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The smallest part of matter that is identifiable as an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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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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What is a chemical change?

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A change that occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting of iron, burning wood, or cooking an egg.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice, boiling water, or breaking a glass.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.