States of Matter and Chemical Basics

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Particle movement in solids

Back

in fixed positions, closely packed

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Particle arrangement in solids

Back

tightly packed rows

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Particle movement in liquids

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around each other, not fixed

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Particle arrangement in liquids

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together, random arrangement

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Particle movement in gases

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quickly in all directions, far apart

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Particle arrangement in gases

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apart, random arrangement

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Atom

Back

part of an element

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Molecule

Back

or more atoms joined together

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Difference: atom vs molecule

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= single particle; Molecule = group of atoms

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Element

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substance, only one type of atom