Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where molecules spread out and move fast.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, Liquids, and Gases.

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What property measures how much matter is in a given volume?

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Density.

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How can you identify the most dense liquid when three do not mix?

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The most dense liquid will be at the bottom.

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What is relative density?

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It compares the density of a substance to the density of another substance.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens to molecules in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What is the definition of mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.