Defining Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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What state of matter do rocks, sticks, and houses belong to?

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Solid

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What is the state of matter where particles are very loosely packed?

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Gas

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape but has a definite volume?

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Liquid

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What state of matter has both a definite shape and a definite volume?

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Solid

Front

In which state of matter do particles bounce off one another and are loosely packed?

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Liquid

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of 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 the definition of a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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Can you give an example of a solid?

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Examples of solids include ice, wood, and metal.

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Can you give an example of a liquid?

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Examples of liquids include water, juice, and oil.