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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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What does 'heavy' mean?

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Heavy means something that weighs a lot.

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What does 'light' mean?

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Light means something that weighs very little.

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What is texture?

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Texture is how something feels when you touch it.

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What does 'bumpy' mean?

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Bumpy means having a lot of raised areas.

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What does 'soft' mean?

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Soft means easy to press or squeeze.