Matter Matters!

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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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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, determining whether it sinks or floats.

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What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

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Generally, the density decreases as the substance expands.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is a physical property?

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

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What is the purpose of propane gas in a grill?

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The purpose of propane gas in a grill is to create a flame for cooking.

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What is slime made of?

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Slime is made of glue and borax.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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