Matter Matters

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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 states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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The process is called freezing.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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The process is called melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is oxygen.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.