Matter Matters

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity. Examples include color, texture, shape, and state.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object or substance occupies.

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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, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is energy in relation to matter?

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Energy is the ability to move, work, or cause a change in matter.

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What happens when oil and water are mixed?

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Oil and water do not mix because oil is less dense than water, causing the oil to float on top.

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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.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.