Types of Matter Flashcard Review

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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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Solid, liquid, 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 takes the shape of its container.

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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 and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it turns into a solid.

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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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Which state of matter takes the shape of a cup?

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Liquid takes the shape of a cup.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape, while a gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.