Conservation of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

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What happens to the weight of a solution when a solid dissolves in a liquid?

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The weight of the solution is the total weight of the solid and the liquid combined.

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What happens to matter when something burns?

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Some matter can escape as gas when something burns.

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What causes dough to rise when baking?

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Gas bubbles get larger, causing the dough to rise.

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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The law states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form.

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If you have 50 grams of flour and add 25 grams of sugar, what is the total weight?

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The total weight is 75 grams.

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What happens to the matter in a candle when it burns?

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The wax is converted into gas and heat.

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What is an example of matter?

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Examples of matter include water, air, and rocks.

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Can you see all matter?

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No, some matter, like air, is invisible but still takes up space.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape and takes the shape of its container.