States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the shape of its container.

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How is a gas defined?

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A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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Can water exist in different states?

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Yes, water can exist as a solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What defines a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Milk is a liquid that takes the shape of its container.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.