Phases of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

In which state of matter do particles move freely and are far apart?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

Which state of matter has the lowest energy?

Back

Solid.

Front

What describes the arrangement of particles in a solid?

Back

Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What describes the arrangement of particles in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

What describes the arrangement of particles in a gas?

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They gain energy and may move faster, potentially changing to a gas.