Conservation of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

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What happens to the weight of matter when it changes form?

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The weight of matter stays the same, even if it changes form.

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What is the conservation of matter?

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The conservation of matter is the principle that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

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If you dissolve sugar in water, what happens to the total weight?

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The total weight of the sugar and water combined is the same as the weight of the sugar and water separately.

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What happens to the wax of a burning candle?

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The wax burns and releases gases into the air.

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What is an example of matter changing states?

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Water can change from liquid to gas (steam) when heated.

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What evidence shows that matter is conserved in a chemical reaction?

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The total weight of the reactants before the reaction is equal to the total weight of the products after the reaction.

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What happens to the flash paper when it burns?

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The flash paper is converted into gas.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

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What is an example of matter taking up space?

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A rock takes up space on a table.