States of Matter - Properties

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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 is the defining characteristic of a solid?

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Particles are tightly packed and only vibrate in place.

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How does a liquid differ from a solid in terms of shape and volume?

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

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

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Gas.

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What happens to the energy of particles as they transition from solid to liquid?

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The energy increases, allowing particles to move more freely.

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What is the effect of temperature on the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature generally increases particle energy, potentially changing the state of matter.

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What determines the state of matter of a substance?

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The motion and arrangement of its particles.

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In which state of matter do particles have the least energy?

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Solid.

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What is a characteristic of gas particles?

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They are in constant motion and can fill the entire volume of their container.

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