5th-Grade Matter

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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 is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can dissolve in a solvent, like salt in water.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, shape, size, and density are examples of physical properties.

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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, allowing liquids to flow.