Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is something that takes up space and has weight.

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What is a property?

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A property is what something is like.

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Define a mixture.

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A mixture is a substance with two or more things mixed together that don't combine easily.

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What instrument measures the weight of an object?

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A scale measures the weight of an object.

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Give an example of filtering.

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Making coffee is an example of filtering.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance, while a chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is saltwater.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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An example of a heterogeneous mixture is a salad.