Science Category 1 Review

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, density, or melting point.

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What does it mean for an object to be magnetic?

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An object that is attracted to magnets or can be magnetized.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often determining whether it will sink or float in water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, often due to heat from the sun.

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What is a conductor of heat?

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A material that allows heat to pass through it easily, such as metals.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well, such as rubber or wood.

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

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It changes from a liquid state to a gas state, disappearing from the surface.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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How can you separate a mixture of sugar and water?

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You cannot separate them easily once the sugar is dissolved; it forms a solution.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation of water from surfaces.