LockeD! Physical Properties of Matter 2 (5.5A)

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What is a physical property of matter?

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

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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 exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

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What is the physical state of matter?

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The physical state of matter refers to its form, which can be solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat or electricity well.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it easily.

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What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

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The particles in a solid vibrate faster but remain in fixed positions.

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What happens to particles in a liquid when heated?

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The particles in a liquid move faster and may spread apart.

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What happens to particles in a gas when heated?

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The particles in a gas move even faster and spread out more.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.