Matter Matters

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What happens during freezing?

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Freezing is when a liquid changes to a solid.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change in matter that does not form a new substance.

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Can you give an example of a physical change?

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Cutting paper with scissors is an example of a physical change.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to undergo a chemical change.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change does not create a new substance, while a chemical change does.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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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.