Generation Genius: Properties of 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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Why is a balloon with air in it heavier than a balloon without air?

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Because it has matter in it.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the property that tells us how well something dissolves.

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What is density?

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Density is how much mass is in a given volume of a substance.

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Can air be considered matter?

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Yes, air is matter because it has mass and takes up space.

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What property of matter helps us identify clear liquids?

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Solubility helps us identify clear liquids.

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What is an example of a substance that can make slime magnetic?

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Iron powder can make slime magnetic.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape, while a liquid takes the shape of its container.

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What is an example of a property of matter?

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Color, shape, size, and texture are examples of properties of matter.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

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The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.