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 is density?

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Density is the amount of mass in a given volume of a substance.

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What does it mean if something is less dense than air?

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It means that the object will float in air.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

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What happens to trapped gas when Styrofoam is heated?

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The trapped gas escapes, causing the Styrofoam to disappear.

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Why does a balloon with air weigh more than an empty balloon?

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Because the balloon with air contains matter.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Wood is an example of a solid.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is an example of a liquid.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that changes substances into different substances.