5th-Grade 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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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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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 occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which vapor turns back into liquid.