STAAR Review: Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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What does density mean?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often determining whether it will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance is dissolved evenly in another, such as saltwater.

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What is an example of a material that is less dense than water?

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A Beach Ball.

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What is an example of a material that is more dense than water?

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A Brick.

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What are magnetic properties?

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Characteristics of materials that allow them to attract or repel other materials, such as steel and silver.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can have uneven composition, while a solution has a uniform composition throughout.