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 two basic properties of matter?

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The two basic properties of matter are physical properties and chemical properties.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property can be observed without changing the identity of a 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 density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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How does mass differ from weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What happens to the mass of an object on the Moon?

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The mass of an object remains the same regardless of its location, including on the Moon.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What are characteristic properties of matter?

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Characteristic properties are unique to a substance and can be either physical or chemical.

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Can physical properties change?

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Yes, physical properties can change without altering the substance's identity.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4