Unit 24 Matter Review

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What are the three phases of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the characteristic of a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the characteristic of a liquid?

Back

A liquid takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.

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What is the characteristic of a gas?

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A gas fills the entire space of its container and has no definite shape or volume.

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What happens to gas when it is compressed?

Back

Gas particles move closer together, reducing the volume.

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What is a spring scale used for?

Back

Measuring the mass of an item.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

Back

Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air.