Classifying Matter: Review

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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 three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What tool would you use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What tool would you use to measure mass?

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A balance scale, like a triple beam balance, is used to measure mass.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.

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How do you measure the length of an object?

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You can measure the length of an object using a ruler or measuring tape.