Particles in States of Matter Review

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What happens to the movement of particles when the temperature of a substance increases?

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The movement of particles increases as they gain kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What occurs when thermal energy is added to particles?

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Kinetic energy of the particles increases.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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

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Gas.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is an ionized state of matter similar to a gas, consisting of charged particles.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are widely spaced and move freely, filling the container they are in.