Conservation of Matter Flashcard

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What does the law of conservation of matter state?

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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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If 100 grams of ice melts, what is the mass of the water produced?

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100 grams.

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What is the total mass of a solution made by dissolving 50 grams of salt in 300 grams of water?

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350 grams.

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True or False: When ice melts into water, it becomes a different type of matter.

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False.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.

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

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The mass remains the same.

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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 but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What happens to matter when it changes form?

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It is not really destroyed; it simply changes from one form to another.

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What is an example of matter changing form without changing mass?

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Melting ice to water.

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What is the significance of measuring mass in conservation of matter experiments?

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Measuring mass helps to demonstrate that matter is conserved during physical and chemical changes.