5.4 Matter

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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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How does water change from solid to liquid?

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Water changes from solid (ice) to liquid (water) when it is heated.

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What happens to water when it is heated further?

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When heated further, water changes from liquid to gas (steam).

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent).

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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Can you give an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is a bowl of salad or a bowl of candy.

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What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

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In a solution, the solute dissolves completely in the solvent, while in a mixture, the substances retain their individual properties.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.