solid liquid gas

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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 state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

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Gas.

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Can liquids flow?

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Yes, liquids can move and flow.

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

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Water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy and may begin to move more freely, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy and may move faster, potentially changing to a gas.