States of Matter

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What are the states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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Matter that has its own shape and takes up space.

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Solid.

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What describes a gas?

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A gas has fast-moving particles.

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In which state of matter do molecules move apart?

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Gas.

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In which state of matter are molecules closest together?

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Solid.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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What is the state of matter with no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic particles break free.

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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.