Conservation of Matter

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What is the conservation of matter?

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The conservation of matter states that the amount of matter stays the same in a closed system.

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What happens to the mass of clay when it is shaped into different forms?

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The mass remains the same regardless of the shape; for example, 400 grams of clay remains 400 grams whether it's a ball or a rope.

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What is the total weight of a solution when 25ml of sugar dissolves in 150ml of water?

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The new weight of the solution is 175ml.

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What can matter not be?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed.

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If each letter cube has a mass of 3 grams, what is the total mass of the cubes that spell out 'cage'?

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The total mass is 12 grams.

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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 is an example of a closed system?

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A sealed container where no matter can enter or leave.

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How does dissolving sugar in water demonstrate conservation of matter?

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The total mass of the sugar and water before and after dissolving remains the same.

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What is the mass of an object if it is made of 400 grams of clay?

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The mass of the object is 400 grams, regardless of its shape.

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What does it mean when we say matter is 'changed'?

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It means that the form or state of matter can be altered, but the total mass remains constant.