Matter Matters

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Everything around us is made of matter.

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Can you name the three states of matter?

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

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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. Examples include ice and a rock.

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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. Examples include water and juice.

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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. It fills the space of its container. Examples include air and helium.

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What happens when you heat a solid?

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When you heat a solid, it can change into a liquid. This process is called melting.

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What happens when you cool a liquid?

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When you cool a liquid, it can change into a solid. This process is called freezing.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes into a gas, usually when it is heated.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas changes into a liquid, usually when it cools down.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is made when two or more substances are combined, but they can still be separated. Examples include salad and sand.