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States Of Matter: Solid, Liquid, And Gas

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Anything that takes up space or has mass is matter. Under certain conditions matter can be a solid, liquid, gas or plasma. Different states of matter can be combined in suspensions, and solutions and mixtures can be taken apart. Exploring the physical and chemical properties of matter provides insight into nature and a glimpse at how scientists and engineers use this knowledge to shape our world.

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    Anonymous (Paxton, MA)
    July 8th, 2024 at 03:07 PM

    I would like to use it in the future. It matches the curriculum.

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    Anonymous (Hialeah, FL)
    September 21st, 2015 at 08:38 AM

    excellent descriptive and informative film