Matter 5th Grade

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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 no definite shape.

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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.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid?

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In a solid, the molecules are very close together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

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In a liquid, the molecules are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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In a gas, the molecules are far apart and move freely.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, affecting the state of matter.

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What is energy in relation to matter?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, which can affect the state of matter.