Sorting matter by it's physical properties

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What is texture?

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Texture refers to the feel or surface quality of an object, such as rough, smooth, soft, or hard.

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What does it mean to sort matter?

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To sort matter means to arrange or classify objects based on their physical properties.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, such as color, shape, weight, and texture.

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Can we sort matter by color?

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Yes, we can sort matter by color, which is one of its physical properties.

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What is shape?

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Shape refers to the external form or appearance of an object, such as round, square, or triangular.

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What does it mean if an object is soft?

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If an object is soft, it means it can be easily pressed or bent and is not hard.

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What does it mean if an object is hard?

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If an object is hard, it means it is solid and difficult to press or bend.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of how heavy an object is, which can be determined using a scale.

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What is an example of sorting by texture?

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An example of sorting by texture is grouping items into soft (like a pillow) and hard (like a rock).

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What is an example of sorting by shape?

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An example of sorting by shape is organizing objects into circles (like a ball) and squares (like a box).