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 property of matter?

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A property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed or measured, such as color, density, or conductivity.

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What does it mean if a material is conductive?

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If a material is conductive, it means it can allow electricity or heat to pass through it.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often described as how heavy something is for its size.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, like sugar dissolving in water.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials.

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Why do some objects float while others sink?

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Objects float if they are less dense than the liquid they are in; they sink if they are more dense.

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What is an example of a non-conductive material?

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Plastic is an example of a non-conductive material.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is heated?

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When a gas is heated, its volume usually increases because the particles move faster and spread apart.