Conservation of Matter

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system; it can only change forms.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has weight and takes up space.

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What happens to the mass of ice when it melts into water?

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The mass remains the same; it is conserved.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is made up of 2 or more atoms.

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What is the total mass of 4 cubes each weighing 3 grams?

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12 grams.

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If you dissolve 25ml of sugar in 150ml of water, what is the new weight of the solution?

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175ml.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What happens to the volume of water when ice floats on it?

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The volume of water remains the same; the ice displaces an equal volume of water.

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What is the state of matter?

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The state of matter refers to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, such as solid, liquid, and gas.