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 mass of an object divided by its volume.

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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 that causes certain materials to be attracted to magnets.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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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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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquids take the shape of their container.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.