Properties of Matter

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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 a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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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 state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and can spread out to fill its container.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but consists of charged particles and is found in stars.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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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 happens to the molecules in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid state.

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid when heated?

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They move faster and may change to a gas state.