Elevate Science Topic 1 - Properties of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How are particles arranged in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How are particles arranged in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past each other.

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How are particles arranged in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy, move faster, and may change state.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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