Three States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume.

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How are the particles in a gas arranged?

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The particles in a gas are farther apart than those in solids or liquids.

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What happens to a liquid in a container?

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A liquid fills the shape of the container from the bottom up.

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Where is solid water, or ice, commonly found on Earth?

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Solid water, or ice, is abundant at Earth's poles.

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What is a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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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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Can gases be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because their particles are far apart.

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

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A solid retains its shape when placed in a container.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is an example of a liquid.