Matter Matters

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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 states of matter?

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

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Can water exist in different states?

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Yes, water can exist as a solid (ice), liquid (water), or gas (water vapor).

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What happens to matter when heat is added?

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Adding heat to matter causes its particles to move faster and farther apart.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are closely packed together and have a fixed shape.

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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 fixed shape or volume and fills the space available.