Matter Vocabulary Review

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What are the three physical states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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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 magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of matter that describes whether it is attracted to a magnet.

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What is a good conductor of electricity?

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A good conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, like copper.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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Ice changes from a solid state to a liquid state.

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Which materials are magnetic?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is an example of a non-magnetic material?

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Wood is an example of a non-magnetic material.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.