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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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a chemical change?

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A process that involves the transformation of one or more substances into different substances, often with energy changes.

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What is a physical change?

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

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What is an example of a chemical reaction?

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Cookies baking in an oven.

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What is photosynthesis?

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A chemical process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen.

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What are metals?

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Elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable.

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is burning?

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A chemical change that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.