Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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The three main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a phase of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a phase of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a phase of matter that has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is the definition of mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A balance is used to measure mass.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid?

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In a solid, molecules are packed together and hardly move.

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

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

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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In a gas, molecules are far apart and move freely.