5.5A 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 solid?

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A solid is a state 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 state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a conductor.

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Examples of conductors include metals like copper and aluminum.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Examples of insulators include rubber, wood, and plastic.

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What does it mean to repeat an experiment?

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Repeating an experiment means conducting the same experiment again to verify the results.