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Physical Science
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The study of matter and energy.
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Chemistry
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The study of the structure, properties, and interactions of matter.
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Physics
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The study of energy and how it interacts with matter.
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What is the focus of Physical science?
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The important concepts are matter and energy. Matter refers to all the "stuff" that exists in the universe. It includes everything that you can see and many things that you cannot see, including the air around you. Energy is what gives matter the ability to move and change.
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What is the focus of Chemistry?
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The important concepts include physical changes, such as water freezing, and chemical reactions, such as fireworks exploding.
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What is the focus of Physics?
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The important concepts include motion, forces such as magnetism and gravity, and different forms of energy.
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