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 three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the total amount of matter in an object.

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What are particles?

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Particles are the smaller pieces of matter that make up all substances.

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How do water particles move in a liquid state?

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Water particles stay close together and move about slowly.

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What happens to mass when matter changes state?

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Mass is conserved; it does not change when matter changes from one state to another.

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What is the state of matter for vegetable oil?

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Vegetable oil is classified as a liquid.

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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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Can matter exist in a gaseous state?

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Yes, matter can exist in a gaseous state, where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.