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 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.

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What does density mean?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What tool would you use to determine the property of magnetism?

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A magnet.

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What happens to objects with different densities in water?

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Objects with higher density sink, while those with lower density float.

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What is the property of magnetism?

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Magnetism is the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials.

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Can gases be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because they have no definite shape or volume.