States of Matter

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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 state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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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 state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the space available.

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Can you name a solid?

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Examples include rocks, ice, and wood.

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Can you name a liquid?

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Examples include water, juice, and milk.

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Can you name a gas?

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Examples include air, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It can melt and become a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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It can evaporate and become a gas.

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What happens to a gas when it is cooled?

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It can condense and become a liquid.