Introduction to Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

Answer explanation

Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D describe energy, light, and chemical reactions, which are not definitions of matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and _______.

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volume

Answer explanation

Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space, which is referred to as volume. Therefore, the correct answer is B) volume.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space and has mass

Answer explanation

Matter is defined as anything that takes up space and has mass, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are too restrictive, as they exclude many forms of matter that are not visible or tangible.

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has ______.

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Mass

Answer explanation

Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and has mass. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, making it the correct choice. Color, smell, and taste are properties but do not define matter itself.

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What are the basic building blocks of matter?

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Atoms

Answer explanation

The basic building blocks of matter are atoms. Atoms combine to form molecules and compounds, but they are the fundamental units that make up all matter, unlike cells, which are biological units.

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Matter is made of tiny particles called ______.

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Atoms

Answer explanation

Matter is composed of tiny particles known as atoms. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, while molecules, cells, and compounds are larger structures formed from atoms.

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What are the three major states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

Answer explanation

The three major states of matter are Solid, Liquid, and Gas. Solids have a fixed shape, liquids take the shape of their container, and gases fill the entire volume available. Plasma is a fourth state but not one of the three major ones.

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Each state of matter is made of particles that are packed together ____. Options: tightly, loosely, very loosely, all of the above.

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all of the above

Answer explanation

Each state of matter has particles that can be packed tightly (solids), loosely (liquids), or very loosely (gases). Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above' as it encompasses all states of matter.

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What is matter that is composed of atoms tightly packed together called? Options: Liquid, Gas, Solid, Plasma

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Solid

Answer explanation

Matter composed of atoms tightly packed together is called a solid. In solids, the atoms are closely arranged, giving them a definite shape and volume, unlike liquids and gases where atoms are more spread out.

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A solid has a definite shape and volume because the atoms are packed so tightly that they cannot move around. However, the atoms are able to: Rotate, Vibrate, Expand, Contract.

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Vibrate

Answer explanation

In a solid, atoms are tightly packed and cannot move freely, but they can vibrate in place. This vibration allows them to maintain their structure while still having some motion, making 'vibrate' the correct choice.