States of Matter

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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. Examples include a table, a rock, and a book.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume. Examples include water, juice, and milk.

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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. It fills the entire space of its container. Examples include air and steam.

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What happens to water when it is heated?

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When water is heated, it turns into gas (steam). This process is called evaporation.

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What is the shape of a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container.

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What is the shape of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and does not change shape unless force is applied.

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Can you see gas?

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Most gases are invisible, but you can see the effects of gas, like steam or smoke.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a chair.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is orange juice.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is the air we breathe.

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