Three States of Matter Vocabulary

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What is a SOLID?

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A solid has a definite volume and keeps its shape.

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Which object is classified incorrectly?

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Sand is classified incorrectly as it is a granular solid, while ice is a solid, air is a gas, and helium is a gas.

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What is a LIQUID?

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A liquid does not have a definite shape and flows to the bottom of the container it is put into.

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What is a GAS?

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A gas expands to fill any shape of its container and is not visible, examples include oxygen, helium, and carbon dioxide.

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Examples of SOLIDS include:

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Rocks, powders, tables, pencils, marbles, and trees.

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What is the main characteristic of a LIQUID?

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

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What happens to a GAS when it is put in a container?

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A gas will expand to fill the entire container.

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What is the difference between a SOLID and a LIQUID?

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A solid has a definite shape, while a liquid does not and takes the shape of its container.

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What is an example of a GAS?

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Oxygen is an example of a gas.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.