States of matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

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Which form of matter keeps its shape?

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Solid keeps its shape.

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Can solids change to liquids?

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Yes, solids can change to liquids.

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In which form of matter do the atoms freely move around?

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In gas, atoms freely move around.

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In which form of matter are the atoms packed tightly together?

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In solid, atoms are packed tightly together.

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What is 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 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 a gas?

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

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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The particles in a solid vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

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The particles in a liquid slow down and may change to a solid.