Solids Liquids Gases Review

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What is the definition of a solid in terms of volume and shape?

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A solid has a definite volume and a definite shape.

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What is the definition of a liquid in terms of volume and shape?

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A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape.

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What is the definition of a gas in terms of volume and shape?

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A gas has an indefinite volume and an indefinite shape.

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What happens to the shape of a solid when it is placed in a container?

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The shape of a solid does not change; it retains its shape.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid when it is placed in a container?

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A liquid takes the shape of the container it is in.

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What happens to the shape of a gas when it is placed in a container?

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A gas expands to fill the shape of the container.

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What is meant by 'indefinite volume'?

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Indefinite volume means that the substance does not have a fixed volume and can change based on the container.

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What is meant by 'definite volume'?

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Definite volume means that the substance has a fixed volume that does not change.

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Can a substance have an indefinite volume and a definite shape?

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No, a substance cannot have an indefinite volume and a definite shape.

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What is the relationship between energy and the state of matter?

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The state of matter is influenced by the energy of the particles; higher energy typically leads to a gas state.