Matter Review

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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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a solid.

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement and vibrate in place.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a liquid.

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a gas.

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, resulting in no definite shape or volume.

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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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What is a chemical change?

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

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Give an example of a physical change.

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An example of a physical change is ice melting into water.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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An example of a chemical change is baking bread, where the dough transforms into a new substance.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.