5.5A Properties of 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 has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.