Basics States of Matter Particle Motion

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a fixed volume and shape, with particles that are tightly packed together.

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In which state of matter are the particles least able to move?

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In a solid state, particles are least able to move.

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What characterizes the motion of particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are fast-moving and have a lot of space between them.

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Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter with no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape, with particles that are close together but can move past one another.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles vibrate in place but do not move freely.

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What happens to the particles in a gas when heated?

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When heated, the particles in a gas move faster and spread further apart.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, while a gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.