States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster but remain in fixed positions.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They move faster and may change to gas.

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What happens to the particles in a gas when cooled?

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They move slower and may condense into a liquid.

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What is the particle theory of matter?

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All matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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What does it mean for a substance to be compressible?

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It means that the substance can be reduced in volume under pressure.

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What is the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids?

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Crystalline solids have a regular arrangement of particles, while amorphous solids do not.