SOL 5.7 Matter Test

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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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 happens to the molecules in a solid?

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

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

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

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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

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What causes a solid to change to a liquid?

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Increasing the temperature causes a solid to change to a liquid.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is the role of heat in matter?

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Heat causes molecules to move more quickly, which can change the state of matter.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.