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States of Matter for Kids

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Slide shows white text over a light gray splat on a dark gray background that reads, "State of Matter for Kids."

In physics, a state of matter is one of the distinct forms in which matter can exist. The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. This video provides an overview of each of the states of matter.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 6 seconds

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