Properties of matter

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies, measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What determines whether an object will sink or float?

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Density determines whether an object will sink or float in a fluid.

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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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How is volume measured?

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Volume is commonly measured using a graduated cylinder.

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What is the formula for density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that 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 is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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