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 physical property?

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A property that can be observed without changing the matter's identity.

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What happens to the properties of matter when mixed together?

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Some mixtures maintain their physical properties, like pebbles and wood chips.

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What is density?

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The amount of matter in a given space or volume.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.

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Can physical properties change?

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Yes, but they do not change the identity of the matter.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice is an example of a solid.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is an example of a liquid.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen is an example of a gas.