Matter Review

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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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Solid, liquid, 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 property allows a solid to maintain its shape?

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Solids have a definite shape and do not flow.

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What happens to the mass of ice when it melts?

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The mass remains the same; if the ice has a mass of 500 grams, the water will also have a mass of 500 grams.

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What is the ability to float called?

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Buoyancy.

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How can you compare the density of a small cube to a whole block?

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The small cube has the same density as the whole block.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is a common example of a liquid.