Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the state of matter represented by ice?

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Solid.

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What does the term 'hardness' refer to in properties of matter?

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How easily something can bend or dent.

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What is a characteristic of a solid?

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It has a definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a characteristic of a liquid?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a characteristic of a gas?

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It has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does it mean if a substance is described as 'sour'?

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It refers to one of the basic tastes, often associated with acids.

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What is the definition of 'bumpy' in terms of physical characteristics?

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Having an uneven surface with raised areas.

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How can you determine if an object is hard or soft?

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By testing how easily it can be scratched or dented.

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What is the importance of physical characteristics in classifying matter?

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They help in identifying and grouping substances based on observable traits.