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 is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What happens to the mass of water when it boils?

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The mass of water remains the same when it boils.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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What is the shape of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape.

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What is the volume of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a physical property of a solid?

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An example of a physical property of a solid is hardness.

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What does it mean for a substance to have indefinite shape?

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It means the substance can change its shape, like a liquid or gas.