8/29/25: States of Matter Scavenger Hunt

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

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Describe the proximity of particles in a solid.

Back

Particles are very close together.

Front

Describe the energy of particles in a gas.

Back

Particles have the most energy of all states of matter.

Front

What is the force of attraction between particles in a solid?

Back

Very strong force of attraction.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

Front

What is the definition of 'matter'?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

Describe the proximity of particles in a gas.

Back

Particles are far apart.

Front

What does 'proximity' mean in the context of states of matter?

Back

How close/far away the particles are to each other.

Front

Describe the force of attraction between particles in a liquid.

Back

Moderate force of attraction.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a gas.