Classifying matter and States 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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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and 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 expands to fill its container.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the substances are evenly mixed and cannot be easily distinguished.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the substances are not evenly mixed and can be easily distinguished.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is saltwater.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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An example of a heterogeneous mixture is a salad.

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What causes water molecules to stay together on wax paper?

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Water molecules stay together on wax paper because they are attracted to each other.