Basic Science Concepts
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What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.
What are the three states of matter?
The three common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
What is the change of water from a liquid to a gas called?
The change of water from a liquid to a gas is called evaporation or boiling.
What is the energy of motion called?
The energy of motion is called kinetic energy.
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
What is the basic unit of matter?
An atom is the basic unit of matter.