Science Penguin: Matter and Energy Vocabulary5.5A

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What does Physical State refer to?

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It refers to whether an object or substance is solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a material.

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What is Temperature?

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Temperature is the thermal energy of a material.

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What is Magnetism?

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Magnetism is the attraction to a magnet.

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What could be a characteristic of iron filings?

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Iron filings are attracted to magnets and have specific 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 is Energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is a Solid?

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A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a Liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a Gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.