Unit 4 States of Matter Review

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are tightly packed together, have a fixed shape, and a fixed volume.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are poor conductors of heat and electric current.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing it to take the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter similar to gas but consists of charged particles and is found in stars, including the sun.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles vibrate in place but do not move around freely, maintaining a fixed structure.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can slide past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move quickly in all directions, filling the space available.

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What is the effect of temperature on states of matter?

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Increasing temperature generally increases the energy of particles, causing solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases.

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What is the relationship between pressure and gas volume?

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According to Boyle's Law, as the pressure of a gas increases, its volume decreases, and vice versa, when temperature is constant.