UNIT 1 MATTER STUDY RESOURCE

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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 physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties are characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, such as color, size, shape, and texture.

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What is an irreversible change?

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An irreversible change is a change that cannot be undone, meaning the original material cannot be restored.

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Can you give an example of an irreversible change?

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Toasting a piece of bread is an example of an irreversible change.

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What is a reversible change?

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A reversible change is a change that can be undone, allowing the original material to return to its initial state.

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Can you give an example of a reversible change?

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Melting ice into water is an example of a reversible change.

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How can we classify objects?

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We can classify objects based on their physical properties, such as size, shape, color, and texture.

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What happens when an ice cube melts?

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When an ice cube melts, it changes from solid to liquid, which is a reversible change.

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What is the process of boiling pasta?

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Boiling pasta is an irreversible change because the pasta changes its texture and cannot return to its original state.

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What is the importance of observing changes in matter?

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Observing changes in matter helps us understand how substances interact and transform.