Three States of Matter

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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 has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space.

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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.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and fills the entire space of its container.

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How are the particles in a solid arranged?

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The particles in a solid are tightly packed together.

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How are the particles in a liquid arranged?

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The particles in a liquid are less tightly packed than in a solid and can move around each other.

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How are the particles in a gas arranged?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the shape of a solid when placed in a different container?

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The shape of a solid does not change; it retains its shape.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid when placed in a different container?

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The liquid takes the shape of the container.

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What happens to the shape of a gas when placed in a different container?

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The gas expands to fill the entire container.