5th Grade Matter Check

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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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Can matter be destroyed?

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

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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 altering its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Folding paper is a physical change because it remains paper.

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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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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Burning wood is a chemical change because it creates ash.

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If Mr. Smith has a 2 pound casserole and slices it into 30 pieces, how much casserole does he have to serve?

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2 pounds.

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Carla is making trail mix. If she uses 28 ounces of candy, 37 ounces of almonds, and 17 ounces of raisins, how much trail mix did she make?

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82 ounces.

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What happens to matter during a physical change?

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The matter retains its original properties and composition.

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What happens to matter during a chemical change?

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The matter changes into a different substance with new properties.