Physical Properties

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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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 physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What does it mean if a substance has a texture?

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Texture refers to the feel or appearance of a surface, such as rough, smooth, or bumpy.

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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 space in relation to matter?

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Space refers to the area that matter occupies.

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Can physical properties change?

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Yes, physical properties can change, but the substance itself remains the same.

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What is an example of a physical property that can be observed?

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Color is an example of a physical property that can be observed.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter.

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What happens to a solid when it melts?

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When a solid melts, it changes from a solid state to a liquid state.