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 phases of matter?

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The three phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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Which phase of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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Which phase of matter has both a definite volume and a definite shape?

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Solid.

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Which phase of matter has neither a definite volume nor a definite shape?

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Gas.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What do atoms combine to form?

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Atoms combine to form molecules.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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How do you measure the volume of a liquid?

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You can measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder.