Elevate Science Topic 1 - Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.

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What unit is commonly used to measure volume?

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Milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What unit is commonly used to measure temperature?

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Degrees Celsius (°C).

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What happens to the particles in water when it is heated?

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They gain energy and move faster, causing the water to change state.