Conservation of Matter

Front

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

Back

The weight stays the same.

Front

If 25 grams of sugar dissolves into 150 grams of water, what is the new weight of the liquid?

Back

The new weight is 175 grams.

Front

What must matter have in order to exist?

Back

Matter must have weight and take up space.

Front

What happens to flash paper when it disappears?

Back

It is converted to gas.

Front

Where does the matter go when the fire snake weighs slightly less after it burns?

Back

The matter escaped as gas.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

Front

Can matter be invisible?

Back

Yes, matter can be invisible but it still takes up space and has weight.

Front

What is an example of matter that is not a solid?

Back

Water is an example of matter that is a liquid.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of matter?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the weight of a substance when it changes state (like ice to water)?

Back

The weight remains the same.