What are Solids,Liquids, and Gases

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, Liquids, and Gases.

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How are the particles arranged in a solid?

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The particles are locked together.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles can slide past each other.

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What happens to the evaporation rate as the temperature increases?

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The evaporation rate becomes faster.

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Do all liquids boil at the same temperature?

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No, all liquids do not boil at the same temperature.

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How are the particles arranged in a gas?

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The particles are far apart.

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What is the defining characteristic of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the defining characteristic of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

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A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.