Physical Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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What materials are typically magnetic?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are commonly magnetic materials.

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What does it mean to float?

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To float means to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

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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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How can you determine if an object will float or sink in water?

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If the object's density is less than that of water, it will float; if more, it will sink.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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