Matter Review

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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 solid?

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A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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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 is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What are indicators of a chemical change?

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Indicators of a chemical change include change in color, production of gas (bubbles), and change in temperature.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it undergoes a physical change from liquid to solid.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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