24/25 FAST Science Review (Matter)

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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 observable properties of matter?

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Observable properties of matter include color, shape, texture, and state (solid, liquid, gas).

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

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Like poles (north-north or south-south) repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles (north-south) attract each other.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

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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.