States of Matter

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles can slip past each other and take the shape of their container.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and do not move.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles move quickly and 'pinball' off each other.

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What happens to particles when heat is added?

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They move quickly.

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What happens to particles when heat is taken away?

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They slow down.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.