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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How do particles behave in a solid?

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

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is the definition of mass?

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Mass is the total amount of matter in an object.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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What are particles?

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Particles are the small pieces of matter that make up all substances.

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What happens to particles when a substance is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles gain energy and move faster.