Modeling Matter

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What happens to particles in matter when it gets heated up?

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The particles speed up.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is when there is a change in the properties of a substance, resulting in a new substance being created.

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What property is used to separate a mixture of sand and shells using a sieve?

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Property of size.

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How can a cook determine the properties of several white powders?

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By testing if they dissolve in certain liquids, smelling, or tasting each of the powders.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance during a physical change?

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The temperature may change, but the substance remains the same.

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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 three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine.

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What happens to particles in a solid compared to a gas?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed and vibrate in place, while in a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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