Properties of Matter 4th and 5th

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume, like cheese.

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What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, like water.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, like steam.

Front

What tool do you use to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer.

Front

What does temperature measure?

Back

How fast or slow molecules are moving.

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What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, measured using a scale.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.