Particle Nature of Matter

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What happens to particles of matter in a gas?

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They move freely around and take the shape of their containers.

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What does it mean to compress matter?

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To decrease in size or volume by pushing particles closer together.

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Which of the following is NOT a state of matter: magma, solid, gas, liquid?

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Magma is NOT a state of matter.

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What is the process of gathering information through experiments called?

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Investigation.

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What is the Particle Model of Matter?

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The idea that all matter consists of many particles that are 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

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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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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

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Gas particles move freely and fill their container, while liquid particles are close together but can flow.

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What is expansion in the context of matter?

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The process where particles move apart, increasing the volume of a substance.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.