What's the Matter??

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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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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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance dissolves in another.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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Dissolving is when a substance breaks down into smaller particles and spreads evenly throughout another substance.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas.