Conservation of Matter

Front

What happens to matter when something burns?

Back

It escapes as gas.

Front

What is dry ice turning into when it goes down in weight?

Back

It is turning into a gas.

Front

If you dissolve 25 grams of sugar in 150 grams of water, what is the total weight of the mixture?

Back

175 grams.

Front

What two things must matter have?

Back

Weight and take up space.

Front

What evidence shows that matter is conserved in a fire snake demo?

Back

The weight is about the same before and after.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Anything that has weight and takes up space.

Front

Can matter be created or destroyed?

Back

No, matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

Front

What is an example of matter?

Back

A rock, water, or air.

Front

What happens to the weight of a balloon when the air inside it escapes?

Back

The weight of the balloon decreases.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of matter?

Back

The total amount of matter remains constant in a closed system.