Physical Properties of Matter

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are properties that can be observed without changing the matter's identity.

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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 states of matter?

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The states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance, like sugar, to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is the formula for density?

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The formula for density is mass / volume.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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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.