Properties of Matter: SC.5.P.8.1, 8.3

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, often measured in newtons.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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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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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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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.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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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How can you measure the volume of an irregular object?

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You can measure the volume of an irregular object by using the water displacement method.