Matter Study Guide

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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 is a physical change?

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

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What happens to the mass of matter during a chemical reaction?

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The mass of matter is conserved during a chemical reaction; it does not change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting of a nail is an example of a chemical change.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid when its temperature is lowered.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when its temperature is raised.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid.