Properties of Matter: SC.5.P.8.1, 8.3

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What does it mean for an object to have mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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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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How can you separate a mixture of salt and iron filings?

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You can use a magnet to pull the iron filings from the salt.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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When sugar dissolves in water, it breaks down into smaller particles and spreads throughout the water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids by using a filter.