Matter Matters

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What are two physical properties that can be determined without measuring instruments?

Back

Texture and Color

Front

What state of matter is most likely being observed if a scientist studies small particles?

Back

Solid

Front

What conclusion can be made about gases based on balloons filled with helium?

Back

Gases take the shape and size of their containers.

Front

What happens when oil and water are mixed and left to sit?

Back

The oil is less dense than water and cannot dissolve in water.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

How do solids differ from liquids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

Front

What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, texture, and state of matter are examples of physical properties.