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 physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?

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You can use a magnet to separate iron filings from sand.

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What happens to salt when it is mixed with water?

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Salt dissolves in water, forming a solution.

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What is the property of gases that is different from solids and liquids?

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Gases expand to fill the available space.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement based on what you see, hear, or measure.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on facts.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.