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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Define matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the particle theory of matter?

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The particle theory states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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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 happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume and expand to fill their container.

Front

What happens to the volume of water when it freezes?

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The volume increases because the particles move slower and arrange themselves in a solid structure.

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What is the difference between atoms and molecules?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, while molecules are made up of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.