Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed volume, but its shape changes to match the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that does not have a fixed shape or volume.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured and can be changed without changing the matter itself.

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What does classify mean?

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Organize a group of things or people into categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

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What does dissolve mean?

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Break into pieces so small that they can no longer be seen.

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What is density?

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The mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.