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 is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where particles are close together but can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid, which is a physical change.

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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 protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.