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 mass?

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

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A balance is used to measure mass.

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What tool is used to measure volume of liquids?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids.

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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 the substance.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property describes how a substance interacts with other substances, indicating its potential to undergo a chemical change.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.