Matter 5th Grade

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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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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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Give an example of a physical change.

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Ice cream melting is an example of a physical change.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rust forming on a car is an example of a chemical change.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, which affects the state of matter.

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How does increasing temperature affect matter?

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Increasing temperature adds energy, which can change the state of matter (e.g., solid to liquid).

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.