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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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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During a chemical change, the original substances are transformed into new substances with different properties.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change does not create a new substance, while a chemical change does.

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What is an example of a process that does NOT create a new substance?

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Water boiling and creating steam is an example of a process that does NOT create a new substance.

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Why is melting ice considered a physical change?

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Melting ice is considered a physical change because it does not form a new substance.

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What indicates that a chemical change might be occurring?

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The formation of gas, color change, or temperature change can indicate that a chemical change is occurring.