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 main phases of matter?

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The three main phases of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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Which phase of matter has a definite volume and definite shape?

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Solid.

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Which phase of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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Which phase of matter has no definite volume and no definite shape?

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Gas.

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What is the characteristic of gas molecules?

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Gas molecules can spread out far from each other and move quickly.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the characteristic of liquid molecules?

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Liquid molecules keep their size but not their shape.

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Which phase of matter has the most energy?

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Gas has the most amount of energy compared to solids and liquids.

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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 is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.