States of Matter Notes - no graphs or phases

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is one of the four fundamental states of matter, consisting of ionized gas with free-moving charged particles, found in stars and lightning.

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Which state of matter has the least kinetic energy?

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Solids have the least kinetic energy compared to liquids and gases.

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How can plasma be created in a laboratory?

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Plasma can be created by heating a gas to extremely high temperatures, causing the gas to ionize.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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Which of the following is NOT considered matter?

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Electricity is not considered matter because it does not have mass or occupy space.

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What are the three common states of matter?

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The three common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume due to closely packed particles.

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What is the characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container due to loosely packed particles.

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What is the characteristic of gases?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume, and they expand to fill their container.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a substance is heated?

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The kinetic energy of particles increases when a substance is heated, causing them to move faster.