States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, liquids, gases.

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What is a characteristic of a solid?

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A solid has very tightly packed molecules.

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What does all matter do?

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All matter takes up space and has mass.

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What is a characteristic of a gas?

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A gas is usually invisible.

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What is a characteristic of a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container.

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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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How do the molecules in a solid behave?

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The molecules in a solid are tightly packed and do not move freely.

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How do the molecules in a liquid behave?

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The molecules in a liquid are close together but can move around each other.

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How do the molecules in a gas behave?

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The molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change from solid to liquid to gas and vice versa.