5.5A Properties of Matter

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What is a property of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as aluminum or steel.

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What happens when sand is mixed with water?

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Sand does not dissolve in water because it is not soluble in water.

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Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

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Steel is a good conductor of electricity.

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What is a property of gases?

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Gases have molecules that are moving rapidly and are far apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Define 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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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Rubber is an example of an insulator, as it does not conduct electricity.

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