Understanding Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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Which state of matter has a definite shape that does not change easily?

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Solid

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How do liquids behave in a container?

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They take the shape of their container.

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Why is matter important in our daily lives?

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It makes up everything we see and use.

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What state of matter is air an example of?

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Gas

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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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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change from solid to liquid to gas and vice versa.