Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is magnetism?

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A physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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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 has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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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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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, often measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a balance used for?

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To measure the mass of an object.