States of Matter BrainPOP Flashcard

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What is the basic shape of a liquid?

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Whatever shape its container is.

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What happens to the chemical structure of water when it changes state?

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Nothing happens to the chemical structure.

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What do lightning and stars have in common?

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Both contain plasma.

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What does the chemical formula "H2O" mean?

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Each water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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How do liquids differ from solids?

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Liquids don't have a fixed shape; solids do.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and 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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What is the main characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume.

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What is the main characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no fixed shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water changes from a liquid to a solid state.