Matter (5th Grade)

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What is Matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What is Mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, often measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is Volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is Weight?

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The force exerted by gravity on an object, often measured in pounds or newtons.

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What is a Physical Change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a Chemical Change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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Example of a Physical Change?

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Cutting an apple into quarters.

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Example of a Chemical Change?

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Rusting of a nail left outside.

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What are Molecules?

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Groups of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between Mass and Weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.