Conservation of Matter

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What is the Law of Conservation of Matter?

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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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If 25 grams of sugar dissolves in 150 grams of water, what is the total weight of the mixture?

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175 grams.

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What must matter have to be considered matter?

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Matter must have weight and take up space.

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What happens to the total amount of matter after a chemical change?

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The total amount of matter stays the same.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

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What is an example of matter?

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Examples of matter include solids (like ice), liquids (like water), and gases (like air).

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What is the weight of 15 grams of sugar dissolved in 300 grams of water?

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315 grams.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What happens to the mass of a mixture when substances are combined?

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The mass of the mixture is the sum of the masses of the individual substances.

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What is an example of a physical change in matter?

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Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change.