Many Kinds of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. It can be solid, liquid, or 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 can fill any space.

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Can water be a solid?

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Yes, water can be a solid when it freezes and becomes ice.

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Can water be a liquid?

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Yes, water is usually found as a liquid at room temperature.

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Can water be a gas?

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Yes, water can be a gas when it evaporates and becomes water vapor.

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What does it mean to flow?

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To flow means to move smoothly and continuously, like how liquids move.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is milk.