5th Grade Science Matter & Mixtures

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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, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is 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 gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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Where can matter be found?

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Matter can be found everywhere.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a non-uniform composition.

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What tool can be used to separate sand and rocks?

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A sieve.