Properties 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 is a property?

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Something you can observe with your senses.

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What is a solid?

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A matter that has a definite shape and definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A matter that has a definite volume and takes the shape of the container.

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What is a gas?

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A matter that spreads to fill a space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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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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How does a liquid differ from a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container, while a gas spreads to fill the entire space available.

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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change from solid to liquid to gas and vice versa.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice, a rock, or a book.