Physical Properties of matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, such as color, flexibility, texture, and shape.

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Which tool do you use to compare the mass of different objects?

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Balance Scale.

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What makes an object magnetic?

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An object is magnetic if it contains iron.

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Which tool is used to measure the mass of an object?

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Balance.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is a balance scale used for?

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A balance scale is used to compare the mass of two or more objects.

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Can you name some physical properties of solids?

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Some physical properties of solids include hardness, color, and shape.

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What is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have no definite shape or volume.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.