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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
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Capitolo 1, Problema 92d

Judge the following statements as true or false. If you believe a statement to be false, provide a corrected version. (d) Elements can exist in any of the three states of matter.

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Identify the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
Consider examples of elements that exist in each state at room temperature: solid (e.g., iron), liquid (e.g., mercury), and gas (e.g., oxygen).
Recognize that elements can change states under different conditions of temperature and pressure.
Evaluate the statement: Elements can exist in any of the three states of matter.
Conclude that the statement is true, as elements can exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on the conditions.

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