Matter Review 5.P.2

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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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change in the form or appearance of matter without changing its 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 is heat's role in changing states of matter?

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Heat can cause matter to change states, such as melting ice into water or boiling water into steam.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where water vapor exits a plant through holes in the leaves.

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What happens to mass when matter changes state?

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When matter changes state, its mass remains the same.