3 States 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 do particles act in a solid?

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Particles are tightly packed and do not move freely.

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How do particles act in a liquid?

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Particles slide past one another.

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How do particles act in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter with no definite shape or volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They gain energy and may change to a gas.

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What is the definition of volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.