Conservation of Matter Flashcard

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system; it can only change forms.

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True or False: Matter can be destroyed during a chemical reaction.

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False

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What happens to the mass of a substance during a physical change?

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The mass remains the same.

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Define matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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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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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What happens to matter when it changes from solid to liquid?

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The matter changes form, but the total mass remains unchanged.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting of iron is an example of a chemical change.

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True or False: The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products in a chemical reaction.

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True

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.