5th grade Exploring Properties of Matter

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent), such as saltwater.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, like iron filings and sand.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture that retains the physical properties of its substances?

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Iron filings and sand is an example of a mixture that retains the physical properties of its substances.

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How can a mixture of iron filings and sand be separated?

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A mixture of iron filings and sand can be separated using a magnet.

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A physical property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed without changing the substance, such as volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture retains the properties of its components, while a solution is a uniform mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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An example of a chemical change is rust forming on iron.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2