Solid, Liquid, and Gas Study Flashcards

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What is a particle?

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A piece of matter that is so small we cannot see it with our eyes.

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What does 'states' refer to?

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Forms.

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What does 'behave' mean?

Back

How matter acts.

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What is a solid?

Back

Made of particles that are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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Takes up a fixed amount of space but does not have a fixed shape.

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What is a gas?

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Fills its container.

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True or false: Particles of a liquid are farther apart and can move past each other.

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True.

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True or false: The particles of gas are very far apart and move freely.

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True.

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What does it mean to melt?

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To change from a solid to a liquid.

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What does it mean to freeze?

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To change from a liquid to a solid.