States of Matter: What Are They?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Matter

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilogram.

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Mass

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The amount of space that matter occupies, usually measured in liters, milliliters, or cubic centimeters.

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Volume

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The physical forms in which matter exists, which include solid, liquid, and gas.

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State of Matter

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume. Particles are closely packed and vibrate in place

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Solid

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A state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape. Particles are close together but can move past each other.

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Liquid

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A State of matter with no definite shape or volume. Particles are far apart and move freely.

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Gas

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined and can be separated by physical means.

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Mixture

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A type of mixture where one substance is dissolved evenly in another, such as salt water.

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Solution

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Solute