What is matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What happens to a material as it dissolves in water?

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The particles mix with water.

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How does a blown-up balloon compare in weight to an empty balloon?

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A blown-up balloon weighs more than an empty balloon.

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Which state of matter has tightly packed particles?

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Solid.

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Define a liquid.

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A liquid has a fixed volume but no fixed shape.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and fixed volume.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may begin to move more freely.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.