States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is the defining characteristic of a solid?

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Definite shape and volume.

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What is the defining characteristic of a liquid?

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Definite volume, indefinite shape.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

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Indefinite shape and volume.

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How do the particles in a solid behave?

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They are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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How do the particles in a liquid behave?

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They are close together but can move past one another.

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How do the particles in a gas behave?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the energy of particles when a substance is heated?

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The energy increases, causing particles to move faster.

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What is boiling?

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The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid.