Properties of Matter

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the characteristic of solids regarding shape and volume?

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Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is the characteristic of liquids regarding shape and volume?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is the characteristic of gases regarding shape and volume?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What is volume in the context of matter?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the relationship between atoms and matter?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter and help us understand its nature.

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Can atoms change form?

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Yes, atoms can change form through chemical reactions.

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

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.