States of Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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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 state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume.

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Can a solid change into a liquid?

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Yes, when heated, a solid can melt into a liquid.

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Can a liquid change into a gas?

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Yes, when heated, a liquid can evaporate into a gas.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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It changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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It changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water.