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 particles?

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Particles are the small pieces that make up all 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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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the particles when matter changes state?

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The arrangement and movement of particles change when matter changes state.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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Does mass change when matter changes state?

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No, mass does not change when matter changes state.

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

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The process is called melting.