5th Grade Matter

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that alters the form or appearance of a substance but does not change its chemical composition.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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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 a new substance.

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties of matter include mass, volume, and density.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter.

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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.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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An example of a chemical change is rust forming on iron.

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