Physical Properties

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is any property of matter that can be observed using the five senses or can be measured without changing the matter.

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What tool can be used to measure volume?

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A graduated cylinder or a measuring cup can be used to measure volume.

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What tool would you use to measure the mass of an object?

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A balance scale or a digital scale is used to measure mass.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Cooking an egg is an example of a chemical change.

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How does matter change from a solid to a liquid to a gas?

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Matter changes from solid to liquid to gas primarily through changes in temperature.

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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 the definition of 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 the definition of volume?

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

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and begin to move more freely, potentially turning into a liquid.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.