States of Matter and Kinetic Molecular Theory

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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 the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

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A theory that explains the behavior of matter based on the idea that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?

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Gas.

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What happens to the motion of molecules when a solid is heated?

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The molecules begin to vibrate faster.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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In which state of matter do particles have the most energy?

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Gas.

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What is the relationship between temperature and molecular motion?

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As temperature increases, molecular motion increases.

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What is an example of a substance in the solid state?

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Ice.