Solids, Liquids, Gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is the characteristic of particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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Define surface tension in liquids.

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Surface tension is the result of an inward pull among the molecules of a liquid that brings the molecules on the surface together.

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What is viscosity?

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Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

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True or False: Liquids with high viscosity flow quickly.

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False

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True or False: Gases are considered fluids like liquids.

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True

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What is an example of a crystalline solid?

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Quartz.

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What is the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids?

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Crystalline solids have a well-ordered structure, while amorphous solids lack a definite structure.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate more vigorously and may eventually change to a liquid state.

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What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

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Sublimation.