Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a substance that has a definite shape and size.

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What is an example of matter?

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Air is an example of matter.

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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 an ice cube when left out in room temperature?

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It changes from solid to liquid to gas.

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What is the study of matter and how it changes?

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Chemistry is the study of matter and how it changes.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a substance that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas.