Properties of Matter

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What is density?

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Density is the amount of matter in a given space of volume.

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Are most physical changes reversible?

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True, most physical changes are easily reversible.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are properties that can be observed without changing the matter's identity.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.