Properties of Matter Study Guide

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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 physical property of matter?

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A physical property is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, with particles that are closely packed together.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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What is the definition of a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is a metal that attracts other metals if they contain iron or cobalt.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, measured using a thermometer.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.