Solid Liquid Gas 5th W

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite size and shape. The particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite size but no definite shape. It takes the shape of its container, and the particles are close together but can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite size or shape. The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What are the characteristics of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, and their particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What are the characteristics of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. Their particles are close together but can move around each other.

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What are the characteristics of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume. They expand to fill their container, and their particles are far apart and move freely.

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Which state of matter has the slowest moving particles?

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Solid has the slowest moving particles because they are tightly packed and only vibrate in place.

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Which state of matter can flow?

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Liquids can flow because their particles can move past one another.

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

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When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and begin to vibrate more, which can eventually cause it to melt into a liquid.

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

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When a liquid is heated, its particles gain energy and move faster, which can eventually cause it to evaporate into a gas.