States of Matter

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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 ice, wood, and rocks.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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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

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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 entire space of its container. Examples include air, helium, and steam.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Can you name a solid?

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Examples of solids include ice, a book, and a chair.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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Can you name a liquid?

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Examples of liquids include water, soda, and oil.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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Can you name a gas?

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Examples of gases include oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen.

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What happens to a solid when it gets hot?

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When a solid gets hot, it can melt and turn into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a liquid when it gets cold?

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When a liquid gets cold, it can freeze and turn into a solid.

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What happens to a gas when it cools down?

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When a gas cools down, it can condense and turn into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it gets hot.