Matter, Mixtures, and Solutions

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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 is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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Can you give an example of a solution?

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Salt and water is an example of a solution.

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What is a physical property?

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

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What is the physical state of water at 0 degrees Celsius?

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The physical state of water at 0 degrees Celsius is solid (ice).

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor.

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How can you separate sand from water?

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You can separate sand from water using a paper filter.

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What is the physical state of water that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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The physical state of water that has a definite volume but no definite shape is liquid.