States of Matter

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Kinetic Theory of Matter

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All matter consists of tiny particles in motion.

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Characteristics of Solids

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State of matter with definite shape and volume; particles vibrate but lack enough energy to move out of position.

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Crystalline Solids

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Particles are arranged in a repeating geometric pattern. Example: Snowflake.

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Noncrystalline (Amorphous) Solids

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Solids having no crystals, sometimes thought of as thick liquids. Example: Glass.

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Characteristics of Liquids

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State of matter with definite volume but no definite shape; particles can move positions but lack enough energy to separate.

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Characteristics of Gases

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State of matter with no definite volume or shape; particles have enough energy to completely separate from each other, filling any container.

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Characteristics of Plasma

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Most common state of matter in the universe (99% of our solar system); gaslike mixture of positively and negatively charged particles; charge is due to high-speed collisions which break particles down.

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Plasma: Shape

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Not definite

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Plasma: Volume

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Not definite

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Plasma: Energy

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Very high