Particle Nature of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

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What are the three states of matter?

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

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move around each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What does it mean for matter to take up space?

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It means that matter occupies a certain volume in the environment.

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

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The smallest unit of matter is called a particle.

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How much smaller is a particle compared to a human hair?

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A particle is about 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

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What happens to gas particles when they are heated?

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When gas particles are heated, they move faster and spread apart.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.