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What states of matter can water exist in?
Which statement accurately describes a physical property?
Which change is an example of a chemical change?
Which of the following does NOT constitute a physical change?
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What occurs when energy is added to a solid?
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Which property of matter can be observed without a chemical reaction?
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What happens to steam when it cools?
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What defines a chemical change?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids?
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What is the main difference between physical and chemical properties?
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Study Notes
States of Matter
- Matter exists in three physical forms: solid, liquid, and gas.
- Energy changes through temperature and pressure cause transitions between states of matter.
- Water can change states based on temperature:
- Freezing transforms water into ice (solid state), which has a definite shape and volume.
- Melting converts ice back into water (liquid state), which has volume but no definite shape.
- Boiling changes water into steam (gas state), which lacks both volume and shape.
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
- Unique properties distinguish substances, categorized as physical and chemical.
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Physical properties can be observed without altering the substance, including:
- Color
- Solubility
- Odor
- Density
- Weight
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Hardness
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Chemical properties are observable only during a chemical reaction, resulting in a substance’s identity change, such as:
- Rusting of iron (oxidation changes iron into rust)
- Burning wood (transforms wood into ash)
Physical and Chemical Changes
- Matter undergoes changes in two main ways: through physical forces or chemical reactions.
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Physical change involves alterations in form or physical properties without altering chemical composition:
- Example: Ice melting to water.
- Temporary hair color illustrates physical change as it alters surface color without chemical modification.
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Chemical change alters the chemical composition of a substance, creating new substances through reactions:
- Example: Iron’s transformation into rust due to oxidation.
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Description
This quiz explores the different states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. It examines how energy changes, such as temperature and pressure, can cause physical changes in substances like water. Test your understanding of these concepts with a series of questions.
