States of Matter

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What is snow?

Back

Snow is the solid form of water.

Front

In which state of matter do particles slip and slide past one another?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is steam?

Back

Steam is a gas.

Front

Why does water look different in a tall glass than in a wide water bottle?

Back

Water takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

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

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

The particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles are close together but can move past one another.