States of 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 is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is 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 gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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Can matter change states?

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Yes, matter can change from one state to another, such as from solid to liquid.

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How can you change a liquid to a solid?

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You can change a liquid to a solid by taking heat away from the liquid.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice cubes.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is milk.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is steam.