Solids, liquids and gases

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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True or false: Gases can be compressed into a smaller volume.

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True.

Front

How do gas molecules behave in terms of movement?

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Gas molecules vibrate and move freely at high speeds.

Front

What is the characteristic of the shape and volume of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

Front

Do liquids have a definite shape?

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No, liquids take the shape of their container.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid?

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Molecules in a solid have very little movement and are closely packed.

Front

What is the main difference between solids and liquids in terms of shape?

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Solids have a fixed shape, while liquids do not.

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

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Water.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

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The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.

Front

What is the term for the process of a solid turning into a liquid?

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Melting.