Properties of Matter

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the fourth state of matter?

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Plasma.

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How do we measure the volume of regular shaped solids?

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Length X Width X Height.

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What is an example of a physical property of matter?

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Color, Odor, Texture (All of the Above).

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

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Atom.

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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 density?

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

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.