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matter |
anything that has weight and takes up space |
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solid |
matter that has a definite size and shape |
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liquid |
matter that can be poured and takes the shape of its container |
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gas |
matter that can move around freely and has no definite shape |
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condensation |
water droplets that appear when a gas changes to a liquid |
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dissolve |
a solid mixes into a liquid |
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evaporate |
to change from a liquid to a gas |
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solution |
a solid and liquid mixture |
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particles |
pieces of solids that can be different sizes |
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melt |
a solid changes into a liquid |
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properties |
characteristics that describe matter |
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