States of Matter Flashcard

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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 main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are 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 and no definite volume.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter similar to gas but consists of charged particles and is found in stars.

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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 temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, often measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom that has no electric charge.