Introduction to Matter

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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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Define an element.

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An element is a substance that is made of only one type of atom.

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What type of change occurs when Jonah crushes cans?

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A physical change.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a molecule containing more than one element.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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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 mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.