Classification of Matter

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ANSWERS:1.

a. matter (has mass and volume)b. energyc. sound is also energyd. matter (has mass and volume)e. red is a concept/idea...can't be measuredf. text is virtual...can't be measured, no mass or

volume2. E=element C=compound M=mixture

a. Mb. Ec. Cd. M

3. answers will vary (examples provided)a. gas, clearb. orange, shiny, hardc. translucent, shiny, hardd. black, brittle, dull

4.a. combustibility is a measure of how easily a

substance bursts into flame, through fire or combustion.

b. paper, alcohols, fabric (answers will vary-anything that can burn)

c. igniting a fuel source: in a car engined. a fire blanket is important that it be made out of

NON-combustible materials

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