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 causes states of matter to change?

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Thermal Energy.

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True or False: Atoms/molecules in solids do not move or vibrate at all.

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False.

Front

What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gases are energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

Front

Name one example of plasma.

Back

Lightning.

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Which state of matter has the highest energy?

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Gas.

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Which state of matter has the lowest energy?

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Solid.