5.6A Properties of Matter - Review for CCA1Q1

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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 mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of materials that allows them to be attracted to magnets.

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What does it mean for an object to float?

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An object floats if its density is less than the density of the fluid it is in.

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What does it mean for an object to sink?

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An object sinks if its density is greater than the density of the fluid it is in.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the mass of an object?

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The mass of an object is a measure of the amount of matter it contains.