Particle Nature of Matter

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What is the particle nature of matter?

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Matter is composed of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to gas particles when they are heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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What is the effect of temperature on the movement of particles in a solid?

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Increased temperature causes particles to vibrate more but remain in fixed positions.

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What is the definition of a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

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How does pressure affect gas particles?

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Increasing pressure forces gas particles closer together.

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What is diffusion in the context of gases?

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The process by which gas particles spread out to fill their container.

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What is the relationship between particle movement and temperature?

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Higher temperatures increase particle movement, while lower temperatures decrease it.

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What is the significance of the kinetic molecular theory?

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It explains the behavior of particles in different states of matter.

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What happens to the particles of a balloon when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and the balloon expands.

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