PCS 5th What's the 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 does not have a definite shape or volume.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies.

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How do you measure temperature?

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Temperature is measured with a thermometer.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning from liquid into vapor.

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What is sifting?

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Sifting is a method used to separate larger particles from smaller ones using a sieve.