States of matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What state of matter is oxygen?

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Gas.

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Does a solid keep its shape?

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True.

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space.

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Do gases fill their entire container?

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True.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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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 state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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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.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It can melt and become a liquid.