Understanding the Law of Conservation of Matter

What does the law of conservation of matter state about matter?

• Matter increases in quantity

• Matter remains constant

• Matter changes into energy

What was the initial weight of the sugar used in the demonstration?

• 200 grams

• 150 grams

• 25 grams

How much water was weighed for the experiment?

• 100 grams

• 200 grams

• 150 grams

Did the sugar actually disappear?

• Yes! It vanished completely! :0

• No, sugar is still there but it got so small it dissolved! :)

• Sugar is converted (turned) into water! :0

What would the scale show if the sugar had vanished after mixing with water?

• 150 grams

• 125 grams

• 200 grams

What was the total weight of the sugar and water mixture?

• 225 grams

• 175 grams

• 150 grams

What principle is demonstrated when the sugar's presence is confirmed by weighing?

• Law of motion

• Law of conservation of matter

• Law of gravity

What does the law of conservation of matter imply about matter's existence?

• It never vanishes

• It can disappear

• It can transform into energy

Gravel is a fancy word for _______?

• Sand

• Rocks

• Water

What is the fancy word for strainer?

• Toothpick

• Sieve

• Balance