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 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 state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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Molecules in a gas can spread out far from each other and move quickly.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid?

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Molecules in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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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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How do you measure the volume of a liquid?

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You can measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder.

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What is the relationship between temperature and the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change a solid to a liquid (melting) or a liquid to a gas (evaporation).