MATTER Matters!!!

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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 main states of matter?

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The three main 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 that has a definite shape and volume.

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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 definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process of mixing a substance (solute) with a liquid (solvent) to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.