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 book.

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is a gas?

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

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What does it mean for matter to take up space?

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It means that matter occupies a certain amount of volume in three-dimensional space.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of how heavy something is. All forms of matter have weight.

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Can a gas be seen?

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Gases are often invisible, but we can see the effects of gas, like when air fills a balloon.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, it can change to a liquid in a process called melting.

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What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

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When a liquid is cooled, it can change to a solid in a process called freezing.

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What is an example of matter that can be both a solid and a liquid?

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Oobleck is an example of matter that can behave like both a solid and a liquid.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.