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. An example of a solid is a rock.

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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. An example of a liquid is 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 space of its container. An example of a gas is air.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is steam.

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What does it mean for a solid to be rigid?

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A rigid solid keeps its shape and does not bend easily.

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What does it mean for a liquid to be flexible?

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A flexible liquid can change its shape easily to fit its container.

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What happens to a gas when it is in a container?

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A gas expands to fill the entire container.