Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

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What is the definition of 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 physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies.

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How do you measure the volume of a solid object?

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You can measure the volume of a solid object using a ruler to calculate its dimensions or by using water displacement.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is an atom?

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

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.