Solids, Liquids, Gases

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas

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What is matter?

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Something that takes up space.

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What do liquids have in common?

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Liquids have a volume that stays the same, but they can change their shape. The particles slide past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A gas does not have a definite shape or a definite volume. The particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space matter takes up.

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What is a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume. The particles are tightly packed together.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid can slide past each other, allowing the liquid to take the shape of its container.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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What is the difference between mass and volume?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while volume is the amount of space that object occupies.

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Can a solid change shape?

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No, a solid has a definite shape and does not change shape unless force is applied.