Matter.....matters

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What are the four states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gases are energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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What is the difference between solids and liquids?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is the difference between liquids and gases?

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Liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape, while gases have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change states through processes like melting, freezing, condensation, and evaporation.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.