Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It exists in different states, including solids, liquids, and gases.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can slide past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What happens to the particles of matter when heated?

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When matter is heated, its particles gain energy, move faster, and may change state (e.g., solid to liquid).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4