States of Matter Review

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What do particles in a liquid do?

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They flow around each other.

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How are particles arranged in a solid?

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They are very close together and vibrate.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape?

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Solid.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid?

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It takes the shape of its container.

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How are molecules arranged in a solid?

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They are very tightly packed.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is a gas?

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

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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They move freely and are far apart.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.