MATTERNEW
MATTERNEW
VOCABUL
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matter
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.
It is what all physical objects are made of.
phase
A phase is a specific state of matter, such as solid, liquid, or gas. It describes how
the particles in a substance are arranged and behave.
liquid
A liquid is a state of matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape. It takes the
shape of its container, and its particles can move around each other.
solid
A solid is a state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume. The particles in a
solid are packed closely together and don't move much.
gas
A gas is a state of matter that does not have a fixed shape or volume.
The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.