Properties of 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 density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What does it mean if something is soluble?

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If something is soluble, it can dissolve in a liquid.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property that causes certain materials to be attracted to magnets.

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What is an example of a gas that is less dense than air?

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Helium is an example of a gas that is less dense than air.

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What happens to Styrofoam when it disappears in water?

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Styrofoam disappears in water because trapped gas is escaping.

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What is a property of matter that can be observed without changing the substance?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is wood.