Physical Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What is texture?

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Texture is the way something feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.

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What sense do we use to identify color?

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We use our sight to identify color.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What does it mean if something is smooth?

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Smooth means the surface is even and has no bumps.

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What does it mean if something is rough?

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Rough means the surface has many bumps and is not even.

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What is the difference between hard and soft?

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Hard objects do not change shape easily, while soft objects can be easily shaped or squished.

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Can you name a property of matter that can be felt?

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Texture is a property of matter that can be felt.

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What is an example of a hard object?

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A rock is an example of a hard object.

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What is an example of a soft object?

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A pillow is an example of a soft object.