Unit 6: Matter Review

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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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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and 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 mass of an object when it is crushed?

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The mass remains the same; it is still the same amount of matter.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a substance changing from a liquid to a solid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a substance changing from a solid to a liquid.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of a gas changing into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid changing into a gas.