B. Davis Properties of Matter

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Define the term insoluble.

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Cannot dissolve in water.

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What happens when a magnet is near a metal object?

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It can attract or repel the object.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape?

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Solid.

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What happens when you add salt to water?

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It becomes soluble.

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What do liquids do in a container?

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They take the shape of their container.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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

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What is the definition of a gas?

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

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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It can dissolve in a solvent, like water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be insoluble?

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It cannot dissolve in a solvent.