Properties of Matter 2024-25

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A chemical property is a characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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Define matter.

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Matter is anything that occupies space and possesses mass.

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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The three main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a solid.

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a liquid.

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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Describe the particle arrangement in a gas.

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the available space.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object, independent of gravity.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together in a fixed ratio.