Conservation of Matter

Front

What happens to matter when it disappears?

Back

It can be converted to gas or energy, but the total amount of matter remains the same.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

Front

What must matter have?

Back

Weight and take up space.

Front

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

Back

The weight reading on the scale stays the same.

Front

What causes cinnamon rolls to get bigger when baked?

Back

Gas bubbles get larger, causing the dough to expand.

Front

If 25 grams of sugar dissolves in 150 grams of water, what is the total weight of the solution?

Back

The total weight is 175 grams.

Front

What is the law of conservation of matter?

Back

Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

Front

Can you see all matter?

Back

No, some matter, like gases, can be invisible.

Front

What is an example of matter?

Back

Examples of matter include solids like ice, liquids like water, and gases like air.

Front

What happens to the mass of matter during a chemical reaction?

Back

The mass remains the same before and after the reaction.