States and Properties of Matter

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What is relative density?

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Relative density is whether matter floats or sinks in water.

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What is the best example of a conductor?

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A metal bowl is the best example of a conductor.

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What form of matter has a definite shape?

Back

A solid has a definite shape.

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What does density describe?

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Density describes how much matter is in a certain amount of space.

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In which state of matter do particles cannot change position?

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In a solid, particles cannot change position.

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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.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Density is an example of a physical property.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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When heated, the particles in a solid vibrate faster but remain in fixed positions.