Solid, Liquid, and Gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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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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 definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How can you measure the volume of a liquid?

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You can use a graduated cylinder or a measuring cup.

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Is ice a solid, liquid, or gas?

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Ice is a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Is steam a solid, liquid, or gas?

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Steam is a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It may melt and turn into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

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It may freeze and turn into a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen is an example of a gas.