Exploring Matter and Its Properties

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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 main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has the same composition throughout and its components are not easily distinguishable.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Orange juice with pulp is a heterogeneous mixture.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; particles in a gas have the highest kinetic energy.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

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A mixture contains two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a pure substance has a uniform and definite composition.