Matter and Its Properties

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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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Which state of matter has a definite shape?

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Solid has a definite shape.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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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.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They move faster and may change to a gas.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.