States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. The particles are very far apart and move freely.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite mass and volume, but not a definite shape. It takes the shape of its container.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. The particles are closely packed together.

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How many states of matter are there?

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

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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The particles in a gas are very far apart and move quickly, filling the space available.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles in a liquid are close together but can slide past one another, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place, giving the solid a fixed shape.

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Can a gas be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because their particles are far apart.

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Can a liquid be compressed?

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No, liquids cannot be compressed easily because their particles are close together.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.