States of Matter, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

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What are the 3 states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How can states of matter be represented?

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By particle diagrams.

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What are some physical properties of states of matter?

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Density, compressibility, and movement.

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What does the particle model describe?

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All matter as being made up of particles.

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How does the particle model describe states of matter?

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In terms of movement, arrangement, and forces between particles.

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Describe particles in solids.

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They vibrate in a fixed position and have strong forces between particles.

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Describe particles in liquids.

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They are in random positions, touching, move freely past each other, and have weaker forces between particles.

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Describe particles in gases.

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They are spread apart in random positions, move freely past each other, and have the weakest forces between particles.

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What are all substances made of?

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Tiny particles called atoms.

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What is an element?

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A different type of atom with different characteristics.