Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no shape and no size. It fills the space of its container.

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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. The particles are closely packed together.

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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. The particles are close but can move around.

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Can gases be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because the particles are far apart and can be pushed closer together.

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Can liquids flow?

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Yes, liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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When heated, the particles in a solid gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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When heated, the particles in a liquid gain energy and move faster, which can lead to evaporation into a gas.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape, while a gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.