Properties of Matter Flashcard

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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 the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What happens to matter when it is heated?

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When matter is heated, it can change state, such as from solid to liquid.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as salt in water.

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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 gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.