Conservation of Matter

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What is the conservation of matter?

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The principle that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What must matter have?

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Weight and take up space.

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If you have 25 grams of sugar and dissolve it in 150 grams of water, what is the total weight of the solution?

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175 grams.

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What happens to the weight of a sealed air bag before and after it inflates?

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The weight stays the same.

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What is an example of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space, like a rock or water.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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What happens to the weight of a balloon as it collects gas?

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The weight stays the same.

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What is an example of something that takes up space but is not visible?

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Air.

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What is the weight of a sealed container before and after a reaction?

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The weight remains the same.

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What evidence shows that matter is conserved in a chemical reaction?

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The total weight of the reactants equals the total weight of the products.