States of Matter

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What are the three 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 where particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are close together but can move past each other, taking the shape of their container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles vibrate in place and are tightly packed.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can slide past one another.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles move quickly and are far apart from each other.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It can melt and change into a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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It can evaporate and change into a gas.

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What happens to a gas when it is cooled?

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It can condense and change into a liquid.