Matter Matters

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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 density?

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

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What happens when two liquids with different densities are mixed?

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The liquid with lower density will float on top of the liquid with higher density.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.

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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.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed without changing its composition.

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What are some examples of physical properties?

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Examples include color, texture, shape, and state of matter.