Modeling Matter: States of Matter

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What does it mean to observe?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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What state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?

Back

Solid.

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What is a mixture?

Back

Matter that is made of more than one substance.

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What are the characteristics of a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape, mass, and volume.

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What state of matter is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a property of matter?

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A characteristic that can be observed or measured, such as color, shape, or size.

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

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Liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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They gain energy and may begin to move more freely, possibly turning into a liquid.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape, while a liquid takes the shape of its container.