Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Examples include solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is density?

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Density is the amount of mass in a given volume. It helps us understand how heavy something is for its size.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat. Metals usually have high conductivity.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials. Magnets are an example.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid. For example, sugar dissolves in water.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume. It expands to fill its container. Examples include air and helium.

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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. Examples include ice and wood.

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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. Examples include water and juice.

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How does air qualify as matter?

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Air is matter because it has mass and takes up space, even though we cannot see it.

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Why is a balloon with air heavier than a balloon without air?

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A balloon with air is heavier because it contains matter (the air) inside it.