Matter Matters

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Everything around us is made of matter.

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Can you name 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. Examples include ice and a rock.

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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. Examples include water and juice.

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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. It fills the space of its container. Examples include air and helium.

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What happens when you heat a solid?

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When you heat a solid, it can change into a liquid. This process is called melting.

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What happens when you cool a gas?

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When you cool a gas, it can change into a liquid. This process is called condensation.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it is heated.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid when it is cooled.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas when it is heated.