States of Matter

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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. Examples include rocks, ice, and wood.

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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. Examples include water, juice, and milk.

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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. It expands to fill its container. Examples include air, steam, and helium.

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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 a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, it can change into a liquid. This process is called melting.

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What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

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When a liquid is cooled, it can change into a solid. This process is called freezing.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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When a liquid is heated, it can change into a gas. This process is called evaporation.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.