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Matter and Its Properties


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matterEverything that takes up space and has mass.
massThe amount of matter something contains.
physical propertySoumething you can observe or measure.
What are some physical properties?mass, volume, density, texture, color, shape
volumeThe amount of space that matter takes up.
densityThe amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up.
states of mattersolid, liquid and gas
All matter is made of ______.particles
solidThe particles are packed togeth in a tight pattern, giving it an exact shape and takes up a certain amount of space.
The particles is matter are always ______.moving or vibrating
liquidsHave more movement than solids; takes the shape of their container; takes up a certain amount of space: its shape can change.
gasHas no definite shape or volume; Particles move the fastest of all states of matter; It's particles move away quickly; Has no definite shape
What determines how far a gas expands?the size of its container
What are some ways that you could change the shape of a solid?melt it into a liquid; break or cut it into pieces; grind it into small particles
How could you change the shape of a liquid?Pour it into a different container.
How could you change the shape of a gas?Release it from its container into the air