Conservation of Matter

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What is the Law of Conservation of Matter?

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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

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What happens to matter during a chemical change?

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Matter is transformed or changed, but the total amount remains the same.

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What does the total amount of matter do after a change?

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The total amount of matter stays the same after it undergoes change.

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When ice melts, what remains the same?

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The mass of the water remains the same after ice melts.

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What is an example of matter changing form?

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Water can change from solid (ice) to liquid (water) to gas (steam).

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What is an example of the Law of Conservation of Matter in everyday life?

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When wood burns, it transforms into ash, smoke, and gases, but the total mass of the products equals the mass of the original wood.

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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.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change in which the form of matter is altered but not 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.