states of MATTER

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space and has weight.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid.

Front

What state of matter takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter fills its container completely?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is an example of a solid?

Back

Ice.

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

Back

Water.

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air.

Front

What happens to a solid when it is heated?

Back

It can melt into a liquid.

Front

What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

Back

It can freeze into a solid.