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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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 solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What does it mean for matter to have properties?

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Properties are characteristics that help describe matter, such as color, size, shape, and texture.

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What is mass?

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

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, which can change depending on location.

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What is texture?

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Texture describes how something feels, such as rough, smooth, soft, or hard.

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What is hardness?

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Hardness is a property that describes how resistant an object is to being scratched or dented.