Properties 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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Solids, Liquids, and Gases.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a substance that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a substance that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume.

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What happens to a gas when it cools down?

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When a gas cools down, it can turn into a liquid through a process called condensation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid.