Matter and Its Interactions

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in different states such as solid, liquid, or gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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 an example of matter?

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Examples of matter include water, air, and a school bus.

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What is the particle theory of matter?

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The particle theory of matter states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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What is the definition of solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, such as salt dissolving in water.

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Why is water called the Universal Solvent?

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Water is called the Universal Solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials.

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What is electrical conductivity?

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Electrical conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity.

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What is the property of shininess?

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Shininess is a property that describes how reflective a surface is, like a mirror.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.