Matter Matters

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What are elements and why are they important?

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Elements are the basic building blocks of matter, and they are important because they help us stay alive.

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What unit is used to measure mass?

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Grams are used to measure mass.

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What are the properties of matter?

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Color, shape, size, texture, and temperature are all properties of matter.

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Why do we create models of atoms and compounds?

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We create models of atoms and compounds because we can't see them in real life; they are too small.

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What does it mean if a solid is soluble?

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If a solid can dissolve in a liquid, we say it is soluble.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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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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How do you define a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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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's identity, while a chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change.

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What is density and how is it calculated?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume (Density = Mass/Volume).