Matter Matters

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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 states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, 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.

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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?

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

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.