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 properties of matter?

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Properties of matter include characteristics like size, shape, texture, mass, and volume.

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How can you observe the size of an object?

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You can compare it to other objects or measure it with a ruler.

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What does texture mean?

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Texture refers to how an object feels when you touch it, like smooth, rough, or bumpy.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice using your senses.

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How can you determine the texture of an object?

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You can swipe your hand over it to feel its surface.

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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 does it mean to observe?

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To observe means to notice something carefully using your senses.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, shape, and size are examples of physical properties.

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How can you measure the volume of a liquid?

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You can use a measuring cup or graduated cylinder.