kinetic theory

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What happens to the temperature of an object when its particles are moving very quickly?

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The temperature of the object is probably hot.

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What occurs to the air inside a hot air balloon when it is heated?

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The air inside the balloon expands.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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True or False: Particles are always in motion.

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True.

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What happens to the movement of particles in a material as it is heated?

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The particles move more quickly.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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Define kinetic theory in the context of matter.

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Kinetic theory states that matter is made up of particles that are in constant motion.

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How does the kinetic energy of particles relate to temperature?

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The kinetic energy of particles increases with temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the relationship between particle movement and the state of matter?

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In solids, particles vibrate in place; in liquids, they move more freely; in gases, they move rapidly and are far apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What effect does increasing temperature have on the volume of gases?

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Increasing temperature generally causes gases to expand.

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What is the primary reason that gases can fill a container of any shape?

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Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely.