Particle Nature of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What are particles?

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Particles are tiny pieces that make up all matter.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and do not move freely.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move around each other.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles move freely and are far apart from each other.

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What does it mean for matter to take up space?

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It means that matter occupies a certain volume in the environment.

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What is the definition of weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.