Solids, Liquids and Gases

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a form of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Examples include a bowling ball and a rock.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a form of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume. Examples include water and slime.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a form of matter that has no definite shape or volume. It expands to fill its container. Examples include air and helium in a balloon.

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How many main forms of matter are there on Earth?

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There are 3 main forms of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid when it is poured into a different container?

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A liquid takes the shape of its new container.

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Can a solid change its shape?

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No, a solid has a fixed shape and does not change unless force is applied.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is the air we breathe or the helium in a birthday balloon.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water or juice.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice or a wooden block.

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What form of matter is found in a birthday balloon?

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Gas is found in a birthday balloon.