Insulators and Conductors in 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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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a conductor.

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Iron is an example of a conductor.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Wool is an example of an insulator.

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What happens to dense objects in water?

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Dense objects sink in water.

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What happens to less dense objects in water?

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Less dense objects float in water.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid.

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What does it mean if something spreads evenly throughout water?

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It means that the substance is soluble.