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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is a hypothesis in scientific experiments?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What are independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are the factors that are changed or controlled in an experiment, while dependent variables are the factors that are measured or observed.

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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, each defined by the arrangement and behavior of their particles.

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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, with particles that are closely packed together.

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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, with particles that are close together but can move past one another.

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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, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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What does it mean for a chemical equation to be balanced?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved.