Solid, Liquid Gas

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Examples include rocks, ice, and wood.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is 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. Examples include water, juice, and milk.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume. It fills the space of its container. Examples include air, helium, and steam.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Can you name a solid?

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A common solid is a rock.

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

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Can you name a liquid?

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A common liquid is water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Can you name a gas?

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A common gas is air.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, it can melt and become a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

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When a liquid is cooled, it can freeze and become a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a gas when it is cooled?

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When a gas is cooled, it can condense and become a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4