Physical Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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What happens to an ice cube when it is left out in a room?

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It changes from Solid to Liquid to Gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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Which is denser: water or corn oil?

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Water is more dense than corn oil.

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What is relative density?

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Relative density compares the density of a substance to the density of water.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice is an example of a solid.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is an example of a liquid.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.

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What happens to the state of matter when heat is added?

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Adding heat can change a solid to a liquid (melting) or a liquid to a gas (evaporation).

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What happens to the state of matter when heat is removed?

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Removing heat can change a gas to a liquid (condensation) or a liquid to a solid (freezing).