States of Matter Review

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Which state of matter has a definite shape?

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Solid has a definite shape.

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In a solid, the particles...

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In a solid, the particles are very close and vibrate.

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In a gas, the particles...

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In a gas, the particles bounce around.

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In a liquid, the particles...

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In a liquid, the particles flow around each other.

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The three states of matter that we have studied are...

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can flow around each other.