Understanding 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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How does a solid differ from a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

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The process is called evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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Can you see air?

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No, air is invisible, but it is still matter.

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Is light considered matter?

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No, light is not matter; it does not have mass or take up space.

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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.