GRADE 5 SCIENCE · CHAPTER 3

Matter & chemical change

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  1. Matter

    Track mass in a closed system

    Account for all matter, including gas, when interpreting a stated closed-system mass measurement.

  2. Matter

    Choose a method to separate a mixture

    Use differences in physical properties to select a separation method.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

A sealed bag contains 100 g of water and 10 g of sugar. The sugar dissolves, and nothing enters or leaves. What is the total mass of these contents?

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110 g

100 + 10 = 110 g; dissolving does not remove the sugar's matter.

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