Matter and its Interactions

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It is made up of tiny particles called atoms.

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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 the weight of an object when it changes state?

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The weight stays the same even if the object changes state.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into liquid, often when it cools down.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

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How can you separate sand and rocks?

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You can use a screen to separate sand and rocks because they are different sizes.

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What is an example of gas changing to liquid?

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When you breathe out on a cold day, your breath condenses into tiny water droplets, forming a cloud.

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What is the role of heat in changing states of matter?

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Heat can cause matter to change from one state to another, such as from liquid to gas.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.