Matter and Energy CFA

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its 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.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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What effect does temperature have on matter?

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An increase in temperature causes particles to move faster and spread farther apart.