Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that occupies space and has mass.

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What is a physical change?

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A change in size, shape, or state of matter that does not alter its chemical composition.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Boiling water.

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What happens to a balloon filled with air compared to an empty balloon?

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The balloon with air is heavier because it has matter in it.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical identity.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood.

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

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance, while a chemical property can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, density, or boiling point.

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What does it mean for something to take up space?

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It means that the object has volume.