Properties of 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 a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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What is vaporization?

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Vaporization is the process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of a solid turning directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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How are particles arranged in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.

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How are particles arranged in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move around each other.