Solid Liquid Gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and fill the entire space of their container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice, wood, and metal are examples of solids.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water, oil, and milk are examples of liquids.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and steam are examples of gases.