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; it can only change forms.

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What does it mean for matter to have weight?

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Weight is the measure of how heavy something is, which is caused by the force of gravity acting on it.

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What does it mean for matter to take up space?

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Matter occupies a volume in three-dimensional space, meaning it has physical dimensions.

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What happens to dry ice when it sits on a scale?

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It turns into a gas, causing its weight to decrease.

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If you dissolve sugar in water, what happens to the total weight?

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The total weight increases because the sugar adds to the weight of the water.

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What is an example of matter changing states?

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Ice melting into water is an example of matter changing from solid to liquid.

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What happens to gas bubbles in cinnamon rolls when they bake?

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The gas bubbles get larger, causing the rolls to rise and become bigger.

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What is an example of matter being converted into gas?

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When flash paper burns, it converts into gas and disappears.

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Can matter be created or destroyed?

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No, according to the conservation of matter, matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of matter that is not visible?

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Air is matter that we cannot see, but it still takes up space and has weight.