States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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Matter that has its own shape and takes up space.

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Define a liquid.

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A state of matter with definite volume and indefinite shape.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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In which state of matter are molecules closest together?

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Solid.

Front

Why does milk take the shape of its container?

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Because it is a liquid.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

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What is the main difference between solids and liquids?

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Solids have a definite shape, while liquids take the shape of their container.

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Can a gas be compressed?

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Yes, gases can be compressed because their molecules are far apart.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with any particular atomic nucleus.