Matter 4th Grade

Front

What is the total mass of pieces when a whole cake is cut into pieces?

Back

The total mass of the pieces is equal to the mass of the whole.

Front

What does the law of conservation of mass state?

Back

The mass of a whole object is the same as the sum of the masses of its parts.

Front

How would you describe the taste and odor of a banana and French fries?

Back

The French fries will taste oily and salty while the banana will have a sweet taste.

Front

What physical properties can describe an object?

Back

Examples include color, texture, shape, and size.

Front

What type of chemical change occurs when a log turns into ashes?

Back

Burning.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is an example of a physical change?

Back

Melting ice into water.

Front

What is an example of a chemical change?

Back

Rust forming on iron.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.