Properties of Matter Review

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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 is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is a property of matter?

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A property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed or measured, such as color, shape, or size.

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What happens to the mass of Play Dough when it is shaped into different forms?

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The mass remains the same regardless of the shape.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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What are the two types of properties of matter?

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Physical properties and chemical properties.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance, such as color, texture, and boiling point.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property describes how a substance interacts with other substances, such as flammability or reactivity.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.