Quick Questions #1

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is an example of a material that is less dense than water?

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Materials like plastic, wood, polystyrene foam, and cork are less dense than water and will float.

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What happens to liquid wax when it cools?

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When liquid wax cools, it solidifies and turns back into solid wax.

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At what temperature does ice melt on the Celsius scale?

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Ice melts at 0° C.

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What are magnetic metals?

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Magnetic metals are metals that can be attracted by a magnet, such as iron and steel.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into vapor and disappears into the air.

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What is the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

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The boiling point of water is 100° C.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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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.