Particles in States of Matter Review

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

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What happens to the movement of particles in a liquid compared to a solid?

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Particles in a liquid move more freely than in a solid.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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How does temperature affect the movement of particles?

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As temperature increases, the movement of particles increases.

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What occurs to the spacing of particles when a substance is heated?

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The spacing between particles increases.

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What is the effect of decreasing temperature on the movement of particles in a liquid?

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The movement of particles decreases.

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What is a characteristic of gas particles?

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Gas particles move rapidly and are widely spaced.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when thermal energy is added?

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The kinetic energy of particles increases.

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How do particles in a gas differ from those in a liquid?

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Gas particles are much farther apart and move freely compared to liquid particles.