Matter and Physical Properties

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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 is a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What tool do you use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is the process of changing a liquid to a gas called?

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The process of changing a liquid to a gas is called evaporation.

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What is the process of changing a gas to a liquid called?

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The process of changing a gas to a liquid is called condensation.