States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter where particles vibrate in place and do not change relative positions.

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What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter where particles move relative to each other but remain in contact.

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What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They vibrate in place and maintain fixed positions.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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They slide past each other and are not closely spaced.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

Back

They move quickly and are not in contact with each other.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of motion.

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What happens when the speed of particles increases?

Back

Their temperature increases.

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What happens when the speed of particles decreases?

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Their temperature decreases.

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What is the relationship between temperature and particle motion?

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As temperature increases, particle motion increases.