Phases of Matter Review

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

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Particles in an object move faster.

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Are shoes considered matter?

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Yes, shoes are considered matter.

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How do molecules in a solid look?

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Molecules in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What do the pictures of balloons filled with air represent?

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They represent gases.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to the energy of particles when a substance changes from solid to liquid?

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The energy of the particles increases.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid.