PS1 Matter

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What happens to the mass of tissues when they absorb water?

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The mass increases after adding the water.

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What are properties in Science?

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Characteristics or qualities that describe or identify a substance or object.

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How would you describe a liquid?

Back

It has a definite volume but no definite shape; particles can move past each other.

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What principle states that matter cannot be created or destroyed?

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Conservation of Matter.

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What are atoms in science?

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The smallest unit of a substance that can exist by itself.

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles are spread out and move freely.

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What is the definition of mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.