Matter Lesson 1

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What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape; it takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite shape or volume; it expands to fill its container.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid?

Back

Molecules in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

Back

Molecules in a liquid are close together but can slide past each other.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

Back

Molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of a liquid?

Back

Water, orange juice, and milk are examples of liquids.

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What is an example of a solid?

Back

Ice, wood, and metal are examples of solids.