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 physical property?

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

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble in water?

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A substance is soluble in water if it can dissolve in water to form a solution.

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What is an example of a substance that is not soluble in water?

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Oil is an example of a substance that is not soluble in water.

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What happens to water vapor when it touches a cold surface?

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Water vapor condenses into liquid water when it touches a cold surface.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.