3.1 Three Forms of Matter— Solid, Liquid, and Gas IC1

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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?

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is not made of matter: air, water, a pencil, or a shadow?

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A shadow is not made of matter.

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Is air a solid, liquid, or gas?

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Air is a gas.

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Is coffee a solid, liquid, or gas?

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Coffee is a liquid.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A solid is a form of matter that maintains a fixed volume and shape.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid is a form of matter that flows and takes the shape of its container while maintaining a constant volume.