States of Matter - Properties

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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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 state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but with charged particles, found in stars.

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What happens to the particles in a gas when heated?

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They move faster and spread further apart.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate more vigorously and may eventually change to a liquid.