Particle Nature of Matter/ Salt Water Experiment

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What is the particle nature of matter?

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Matter is made up of tiny particles that are constantly moving. These particles can be atoms or molecules.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a controlled experiment?

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A controlled experiment tests one variable at a time while keeping all other variables constant.

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What is the state of matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?

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Liquid.

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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 is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What happens to water molecules when heated?

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They gain more energy and move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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 the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the state of matter that has no definite shape and no definite volume?

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Gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.