Conservation of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

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What happens to the weight of a liquid when a solid dissolves in it?

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The weight of the liquid increases by the weight of the solid that dissolves.

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What is the principle of conservation of matter?

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The principle of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form.

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If you weigh a sealed bag of air before and after it inflates, what will happen to the weight?

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The weight will stay the same.

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What evidence shows that matter is conserved in a chemical reaction?

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The total weight of the substances before the reaction is about the same as the total weight after the reaction.

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What happens to matter when something burns?

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When something burns, it often changes into gas, but the total amount of matter remains the same.

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Can matter be invisible?

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Yes, matter can be invisible, like air, but it still takes up space and has weight.

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What is an example of matter that is a gas?

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Air is an example of matter that is a gas.

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What happens to the weight of a mixture?

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The weight of a mixture is the sum of the weights of all the components.

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What is an example of matter changing form?

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Ice melting into water is an example of matter changing form.