solid liquid gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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Can you name an example of a solid?

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Ice, wood, or a rock.

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Can you name an example of a liquid?

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Water, juice, or milk.

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Can you name an example of a gas?

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Air, steam, or carbon dioxide.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It may melt and become a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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It may evaporate and become a gas.

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What happens to a gas when it is cooled?

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It may condense and become a liquid.