Matter

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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 two main types of matter?

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The two main types of matter are pure substances and mixtures.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process that involves the transformation of one or more substances into different substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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Is melting ice a physical or chemical change?

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Melting ice is a physical change.

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Is burning wood a physical or chemical change?

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Burning wood is a chemical change.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is salad, which contains various ingredients that maintain their individual properties.

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What is an example of a pure substance?

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An example of a pure substance is distilled water, which has a uniform composition.