Different states of matter, easy science facts for kids.
Solid
A matter is said to be solid when it has its own shape and size.
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Examples: Carrots, Bird nest, Helmet, Ice cubes
Liquid
A matter is said to be liquid when it does not have its own shape. A liquid takes the shape of its container.
Examples: Honey, Milk, Water, Coffee
Gas
A matter is said to be gas when it has no shape or size of its own. It has no colour and is invisible.
Examples: Smoke, Air, Steam, Cloud
Boiling
It is a process through which a liquid starts to turn into a gas.
Example of things that can be boiled: Water, milk
Melting
It is the process where a solid turns into liquid due to extreme heat.
Example of things that can melt: Ice cream, ice cubes, snow, candle, butter
Freezing
It is the process in which a liquid becomes very cold and turns into solid.
Examples: Ice cubes, ice cream, igloo.
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