Solid Liquid Gas 5th W

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no shape and no volume, allowing it to spread out freely.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume, with particles that are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape, taking the shape of its container.

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What are the particles like in a solid?

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The particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place, making them the slowest moving.

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What are the particles like in a liquid?

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The particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What are the particles like in a gas?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely, resulting in the fastest movement among the three states.

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Can a solid change shape?

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No, a solid maintains its shape unless a force is applied.

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Can a liquid change shape?

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Yes, a liquid can change shape to fit the container it is in.

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Can a gas change shape?

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Yes, a gas can change shape and fill the entire volume of its container.

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What happens to the particles of a solid when heated?

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When heated, the particles of a solid gain energy and begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.