Matter & Its Interactions

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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 are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are tightly packed together.

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What happens to the mass of an object when it is cut into smaller pieces?

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The total mass remains the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Chopping wood is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are loosely packed and can move around each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are very loosely packed and move freely.