States of Matter

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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 and expands to fill its container.

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Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed together?

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Solid

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Which state of matter has particles that are close together but can move around?

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Liquid

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Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

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Gas

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

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They move slower and may change to a solid.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice