States of Matter

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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 main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is the shape of a solid?

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A solid has a fixed shape.

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What is the shape of a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container.

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What is the shape of a gas?

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A gas takes the shape of its container and expands to fill it.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Examples of solids include ice, wood, and metal.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Examples of liquids include water, juice, and oil.