States of Matter

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What is a container?

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An object that can hold something else, like a cup.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that keeps its shape.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that does not have a fixed shape and can fill a space.

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What are properties?

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Characteristics that can be observed or measured, like color, size, smell, taste, and state of matter.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a fixed volume.

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Can you name a property of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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Can you name a property of liquids?

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

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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Can you name a property of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and can expand to fill their container.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What happens to a solid when it melts?

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It changes into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4