Properties of 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 the three main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, with molecules that are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with molecules that are spread out and can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume, and its molecules are far apart and move freely.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid when it loses heat.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it gains heat.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas when it gains heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid when it loses heat.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.