Physical Properties of 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 is the property of matter that describes how much space an object occupies?

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Volume.

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What do we call the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass.

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How can we sort objects by size?

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By classifying them as small, medium, or large.

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What property of matter can be observed by looking at an object's appearance?

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Color.

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What is the term for the texture of an object?

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Texture refers to how something feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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What happens to the volume of water when an object is placed in it?

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The volume of water increases by the volume of the object.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

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0 degrees Celsius.

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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

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100 degrees Celsius.