Elevate Science Topic 1 - 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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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in milliliters or liters.

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What unit is commonly used to measure volume?

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Milliliters (mL) and liters (L) are commonly used to measure volume.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A physical property is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, shape, or size.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change, such as flammability or reactivity.