Matter and It's Properties

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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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How is a gas defined?

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A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is mass measured in?

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Mass is measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What is weight measured in?

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Weight is measured in newtons (N) or pounds (lb).

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change states (e.g., from solid to liquid to gas) through processes like melting, freezing, and evaporation.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air or helium.