States of Matter Definitions

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matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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solid

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has a definite shape and size

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liquid

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takes the shape of its container, filling the bottom of the container first

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gas

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state of matter in which the substance takes the shape of its container

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condensation

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when a gas changes to a liquid

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evaporation

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when a liquid changes to a gas

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float

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means to rise to or near the surface of water

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sink

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to fall below the surface of the water

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magnetism

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an attracting or repelling force that causes a magnet material to move

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mass

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the amount of matter in something measured in grams using a scale