Matter and its Properties Test

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the two main types of changes in matter?

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Physical changes and chemical changes.

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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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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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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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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Burning paper is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to the properties of a substance during a chemical change?

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The properties change to form new substances with different properties.

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What is the freezing point of a substance?

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The freezing point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What happens to water when it boils?

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When water boils, it undergoes a physical change from liquid to gas.

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

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance, while a chemical property can only be observed during a chemical reaction.