Matter Matters

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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 happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed without changing its composition.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of matter that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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How can you determine if an object will float or sink in water?

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If the object's density is less than that of water, it will float; if it is more, it will sink.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.