STATES OF MATTER

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are close together and vibrate back and forth.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are farther apart than in a solid and can move freely, sliding past each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, particles move in straight lines until they collide with something.

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What is the shape and volume of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is the shape and volume of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the shape and volume of a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What happens to the speed of particles when they are heated?

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When heated, the speed of particles increases.

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What happens to the speed of particles when they are cooled?

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When cooled, the speed of particles decreases.