What Are Properties of Matter?

Color is the result of light rays bouncing off an object.

List the colors you see in this pansy.

Texture is how the surface of an object feels. Tree bark feels rough and bumpy.

Name one thing that is soft:

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Hardness describes how firm an object is. The hardest natural substance is a diamond.

Name one object that is hard:

Odor is what something smells like.

Describe the odor from this animal

Shape is the form of an object. Common shapes are cubes, spheres, and pyramids.

What shape is this?

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What is matter?

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Your friend has two types of fruits in her lunch today. She thinks she has an apple and an orange. What EVIDENCE can you identify to confirm that your friend is correct?