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 states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and have a fixed shape.

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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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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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Can you name an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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Can you name an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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Can you name an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is oxygen.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and may start to move apart, possibly turning into a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

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When a liquid is cooled, its particles lose energy and may come closer together, possibly turning into a solid.