Matter Matters

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What happens during a chemical change?

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Elements or compounds combine to form a new substance.

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What is a physical property?

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A substance that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

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What occurs during melting?

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Solids turn into liquids.

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How is a compound formed?

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By combining atoms from different elements.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning of wood.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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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 alter the substance's identity, while a chemical change results in a new substance.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.