States of Matter

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Atoms

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Atoms are tiny particles that make up matter.

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Volume of solids

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Solids have a definite volume.

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Difference in shape between liquids and solids

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Liquids take the shape of their container, while solids have a definite shape.

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Particles in gases

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Spread far apart and move very fast

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Shape of gases

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No definite shape

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Volume of gases

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No definite volume; can expand or escape a container

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Definition of an atom

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Smallest unit of matter

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3 Rings

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Indicates the 3rd period (row) in the periodic table

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Periodic table usage

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Use the periodic table to identify an element’s group and period by its electrons and shells.