5.6D Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is mass?

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

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid

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What is a particle?

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A particle is a very small unit that makes up matter.

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What happens when a substance expands?

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When a substance expands, its volume increases while its mass stays the same.

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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 no definite shape.

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What is a solid?

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

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies.

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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 definite shape or volume.

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What does it mean to decrease in volume?

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To decrease in volume means that the amount of space a substance occupies becomes smaller.