Exploring States of Matter

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Characteristics of solids:

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Definite shape, definite volume, incompressibility, closely packed particles, strong intermolecular forces.

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Behavior of particles in a solid

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Vibrate in fixed positions and are closely packed.

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Definition of a liquid:

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A liquid is a state of matter with a definite volume and no fixed shape.

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Liquids take the shape of their container by flowing and adapting to the space available.

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Properties of gases:

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No fixed shape/volume, compressible, expand to fill container, low density.

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Gas particle movement compared to solids and liquids?

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Gas particles move more freely and rapidly than particles in solids and liquids.

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Effect of heating on solids

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A solid expands and may melt when heated.

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Melting: transition of solid to liquid due to heat.

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Melting is the transition of a solid to a liquid due to heat.

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Process when liquid turns to gas?

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Vaporization

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Condensation: process of water vapor turning into liquid water.

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Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water.