States 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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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and do not move freely.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where particles are close together but can move around each other. It flows.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are very far apart and move quickly.

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How does a solid change to a liquid?

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A solid changes to a liquid by adding heat.

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How does a liquid change to a gas?

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A liquid changes to a gas by adding heat.

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How does a gas change to a liquid?

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A gas changes to a liquid by cooling down.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it turns into liquid water.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it turns into ice.