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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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are tightly packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where particles are close together but can move around.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are loosely packed and can move freely.

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Do solids take the shape of their container?

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No, solids do not take the shape of their container.

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Do liquids take the shape of their container?

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Yes, liquids take the shape of their container.

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Do gases take the shape of their container?

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Yes, gases take the shape of their container.

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What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

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When heated, particles in a solid vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to particles in a liquid when heated?

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When heated, particles in a liquid move faster and may change to a gas.