4th Grade - Matter Matters

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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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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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How do you measure mass?

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Mass is measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the effect of adding heat to matter?

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Adding heat causes the particles to move faster and farther apart.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas.