States of Matter

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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 main states of matter?

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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.

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Can you name a solid?

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

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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.

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Can you name a liquid?

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Examples of liquids include water, juice, and milk.

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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 and fills the space of its container.

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Can you name a gas?

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Examples of gases include air, helium, and carbon dioxide.

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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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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.