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What does "particle motion" refer to in science?

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The movement of particles in a substance

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Which state of matter has particles that vibrate in fixed positions?

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Solid

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What happens to the motion of particles as temperature increases?

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Particles move faster

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in a substance

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Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

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Energy due to motion

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What is the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of particles?

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As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases

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What is absolute zero?

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The temperature at which particles stop moving

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Which state of matter has the closest particle spacing?

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Solid

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What happens to particle spacing as a solid is heated and becomes a liquid?

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Particles move farther apart

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Which of the following is true about the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely