The States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A type of matter that has its own shape and size.

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What is matter?

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Something that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that does not have a definite size or shape.

Front

What fills the space in a balloon?

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Gas.

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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.

Front

Can a solid change shape?

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No, a solid has a fixed shape.

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What happens to a gas when it is put in a container?

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It fills the entire container.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water.