Phases of Matter

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A phase of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A phase 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 phase of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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Can you name a common example of a solid?

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Ice, a rock, or a book.

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Can you name a common example of a liquid?

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Water, juice, or milk.

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Can you name a common example of a gas?

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Air, helium, or steam.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It can melt and become a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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It can evaporate and become a gas.

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What happens to a gas when it is cooled?

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It can condense and become a liquid.