What happens to the mass of a mixture when you combine two substances?

The mass is the sum of both substances

Why does a liquid take the shape of its container but not a solid?

Because the particles in a liquid move more freely than in a solid

You mix blue marbles and red marbles in a jar. How can you prove that matter is conserved in this mixture?

Weigh the marbles before and after mixing; the total mass stays the same

A student mixes sand and salt together. How can they show that the total amount of matter has not changed?

Measure the mass before and after mixing; it will be equal.

You have a mixture of water and oil. How can you use their physical properties to separate them?

Let them settle and pour off the top layer

If you mix vinegar and baking soda, bubbles form. How can you explain if matter is conserved in this reaction?

Collect and measure the mass of all products, including the gas

A student observes that ice melts into water. How can they use this observation to describe the properties of matter?

Matter can change state but still has mass and takes up space

You are given a mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings. Describe a plan to separate all three substances.

Use a magnet to remove iron, add water to dissolve salt, then filter out sand

How can you use evidence to show that mixing sugar into tea does not destroy matter?

Weigh the tea and sugar before and after mixing; the mass is the same.

A student wants to classify a mystery substance. What steps should they take using observable physical properties?

Observe color, texture, shape, and measure mass and volume

If you mix two clear liquids and a solid forms, how can you prove matter is conserved?

Measure the mass before and after mixing; it will be the same

Exploring States of Matter Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a state of matter? Solid, Energy, Light, Sound

Back

Solid

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property can you observe to classify matter? Color, Taste, Sound, Smell

Back

Color

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Matter is anything that has ______ and takes up space.

Back

Mass

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