Matter Matters

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What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A type of matter that has its own shape and size.

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What is a liquid?

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A type of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a fixed volume.

Front

What is a gas?

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A type of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

Front

What happens to ice when it gets warm?

Back

Ice melts and turns into water.

Front

What causes water to boil?

Back

Heat causes water to boil.

Front

What is texture?

Back

Texture describes how something feels, like smooth or rough.

Front

Which object has a smooth texture: a balloon or a rock?

Back

A balloon has a smooth texture.

Front

What happens to a candy bar left in a hot car?

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It melts.