Properties of Matter and States

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How is matter typically classified based on its physical states?

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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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Characteristic property of solids?

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They have high densities and do not flow.

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Which state of matter is characterized by its particles being easily compressible?

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Gases

Front

Characteristic properties of liquids?

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No fixed shape, fixed volume.

Front

What property allows both liquids and gases to be classified as fluids?

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They have the ability to flow.

Front

What state of matter does the picture below represent?

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solid

Front

What is a Solid?

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Matter that has a fixed shape and size.

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Define a liquid.

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Matter that has fixed volume, but no fixed shape

Front

The particles in the picture are tightly held together with very tiny movement. They have shape and fixed volume. Therefore, the picture represents _________.

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solid

Front

In which state of matter will there be the LARGEST space between molecules?

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gas