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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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What are examples of physical properties?

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Color, texture, shape, mass, volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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How can you determine the texture of an object?

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By feeling its surface with your hands.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

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They separate because oil is less dense than water and does not dissolve in it.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4