Matter Matters

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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. An example of a solid is a rock.

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What causes ice to change into water?

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Heat causes ice to change from a solid to a liquid.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing it. An example is color.

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What is texture?

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Texture describes how something feels. For example, a balloon has a smooth texture, while a rock has a rough texture.

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What happens when water freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid state to a solid state.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.

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What happens when you heat a solid?

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When you heat a solid, it can melt and turn into a liquid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it is heated.