Physical Science

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a solution?

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Two or more pieces of matter that can be combined, but NOT easily separated.

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How can you separate iron filings from sand?

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Use a magnet.

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What are physical properties?

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Characteristics such as shape, color, size, texture, and weight.

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What is a solid?

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A form of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

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What is a liquid?

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A form 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 form of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is weight?

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The force of gravity acting on an object.