MATTER Matters!!!

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the defining characteristic of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the defining characteristic of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

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A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume; it expands to fill its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does density measure?

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Density measures the mass of an object per unit volume.

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How does the density of an object affect its buoyancy in a fluid?

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An object will float if it is less dense than the fluid and sink if it is more dense.

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What happens to the density of water when salt is added?

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The density of water increases when salt is added.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is the process of dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process where a solute (like salt) mixes with a solvent (like water) to form a solution.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.