PS.8.1.1 Construct an explanation to classify matter as elements

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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 two main types of changes matter can undergo?

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Chemical changes and physical changes.

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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 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 altering its chemical composition.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the matter.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What does flammability refer to?

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Flammability refers to the ability of a substance to burn in the presence of oxygen.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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An example of a chemical change is the rusting of iron.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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An example of a physical change is melting ice.

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What happens to the identity of matter during a physical change?

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The identity of matter remains the same during a physical change.