The States of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three states of matter?

Back

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

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid has a definite shape.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid takes the shape of its container.

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Which state of matter has particles that are far apart?

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Gas has particles that are far apart.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A solid is a type of matter that has its own shape and size.

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What is a liquid?

Back

A liquid is a type of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A gas is a type of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

True or False: Matter can be seen and touched.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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The particles in a solid move faster and may change to a liquid.