Properties of Matter (FLVS 5th Grade)

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) occupies.

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What can you weigh directly on a scale?

Back

You can weigh a solid directly on a scale.

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What are observable properties?

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Observable properties are characteristics that can be described using our senses, such as color, texture, and temperature.

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Which state of matter is not usually described by texture?

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Gas is not usually described by texture.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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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 solids differ from liquids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and will expand to fill their container.

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What is an example of an observable property?

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Color is an example of an observable property.

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How can you measure the volume of a liquid?

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You can measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder.