Matter 5.P.2.1, 5.P.2.2. and 5.P.2.3

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

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

Front

What is a physical change?

Back

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

Front

What is a chemical change?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the mass of a substance when it undergoes a physical change?

Back

The mass remains the same during a physical change.

Front

What happens to the mass of a substance when it undergoes a chemical change?

Back

The mass is conserved, but the form of the matter changes.

Front

Give an example of a physical change.

Back

Making a paper airplane is an example of a physical change.

Front

Give an example of a chemical change.

Back

Frying an egg is an example of a chemical change.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What evidence indicates a chemical change has occurred?

Back

The formation of gas, color change, or the production of heat are indicators of a chemical change.