5th grade 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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How do molecules behave in a solid?

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In a solid, molecules are tightly packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do molecules behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, molecules are close together but can move around each other.

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How do molecules behave in a gas?

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

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What happens to matter during a state change?

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Matter is neither lost nor gained during a state change.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is carbon dioxide.

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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.