
Whether a change results in a new substance or not, the total amount of matter is always conserved. When two or more different substances are combined a new substance with different properties may be formed. Substances have specific properties by which they can be identified. Matter is made of particles that are too small to be seen but still exist and can be detected by other means. Strand 5.2: PROPERTIES AND CHANGES OF MATTER All substances are composed of matter. Utah Science with Engineering Education Standards: Strand 5.2: Properties and Changes of Matter:Įssential Question: What physical and chemical changes in matter can be observed in nature?

Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade Subject: Science State Standards: Utah Science Standards
