Physical Properties of Matter

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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

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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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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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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

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Can you name an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is an ice cube.

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Can you name an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is milk.

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Can you name an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air in a balloon.

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What does texture mean?

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Texture refers to the feel or appearance of a surface.

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What is the texture of a baseball bat?

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The texture of a baseball bat is smooth and hard.