Properties of Matter Review Flashcard

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What are solids?

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Solids are materials with tightly packed particles that have a definite shape and volume.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is anything you can observe or measure directly, such as color, shape, or texture.

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What does it mean if something is sweet?

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Sweet is a taste sensation that is often associated with sugary substances, like candy or fruit.

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What are liquids?

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Liquids are materials with loosely packed particles that can flow and take the shape of their container.

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What are gases?

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Gases are materials with freely moving particles that fill the entire space of their container.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock or a book.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water or juice.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air or helium.

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What is the property of an object that describes how it feels?

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The property that describes how an object feels is called texture.