Matter Matters!

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space.

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What is a physical change?

Back

A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance, like crumpling paper.

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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Can matter change from one state to another?

Back

Yes, matter can change states, like ice melting into water.

Front

What is an example of a solid?

Back

A rock.

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

Back

Water.

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What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.