Solid, Liquid, Gas

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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 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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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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Can solids flow?

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No, solids cannot flow.

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Can liquids flow?

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Yes, liquids can flow.

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Can gases flow?

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Yes, gases can flow.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles are close together but can move past each other.