Changes in Matter and Physical Properties

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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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to a solid when it gets hot?

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When a solid gets hot, it can change into a liquid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it gets hot.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid when it gets cold.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What happens to ice when it is left out in the sun?

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The ice melts and changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What does it mean for something to be flexible?

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Flexible means that an object can bend without breaking.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock or a crayon.