Matter Matters!

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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 is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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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 happens to matter when heat is added?

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When heat is added to matter, its particles move faster and farther apart.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often used to compare how heavy substances are for their size.

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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 and expands to fill its container.

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What is ice?

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Ice is the solid form of water.

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How do you arrange liquids by density?

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To arrange liquids by density, place the most dense liquid at the bottom and the least dense at the top.