Properties of 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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the amount of mass in a given volume of a substance.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape?

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Solids have a definite shape.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid.

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What is the property of matter that allows us to identify metals?

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Magnetism is a property that can help identify metals.

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What is an example of a gas that is less dense than air?

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Helium is an example of a gas that is less dense than air.