Matter

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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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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and fills the entire space of its container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles in a liquid are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance occupies.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.