Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What does dissolve mean?

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Break into pieces so small that they can no longer be seen.

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What is relative density?

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Determines whether a substance will sink or float in another substance.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it.

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Which term best describes a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed volume, but its shape changes to match the shape of its container.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that does not have a fixed shape or volume.

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What is the definition of volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.

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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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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it.