Exploring Physical 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 buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid, like water.

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What does it mean if an object sinks in water?

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If an object sinks in water, it means its density is greater than that of water.

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What does it mean if an object floats in water?

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If an object floats in water, it means its density is less than that of water.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that causes certain materials, like iron, to be attracted to magnets.

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How can you measure the mass of an object?

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You can measure the mass of an object using a balance scale.

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What is a physical property?

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