5.5A 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 does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Kool-Aid powder is an example of a soluble substance.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand is an example of an insoluble substance.

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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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An object will float if it is less dense than water and sink if it is more dense.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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What is an example of a good conductor?

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Copper wire is an example of a good conductor.

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What is an example of a poor conductor?

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Plastic is an example of a poor conductor.