Matter Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and may change from solid to liquid or liquid to gas.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is cooled?

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The particles move slower and may change from gas to liquid or liquid to solid.

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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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How can density be used to identify substances?

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Different substances have different densities, so measuring density can help identify them.

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What causes a change in the state of matter?

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A change in temperature can cause a change in the state of matter.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Density, color, and shape are examples of physical properties.

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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.