Phase Changes and Properties of Matter

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What is the arrangement of particles in a solid?

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Close together, slow speed, vibrate only.

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Does a solid have a definite shape and volume?

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Yes, a solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the arrangement of particles in a liquid?

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Medium speed, can move or flow.

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Does a liquid have a definite shape and volume?

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No definite shape, but has a definite volume.

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What is the arrangement of particles in a gas?

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Far apart, fast speed, move independently and flow.

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Does a gas have a definite shape and volume?

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No definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is the arrangement of particles in plasma?

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Extremely far apart, extremely fast and have a charge (ion).

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Does plasma have a definite shape and volume?

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No definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is melting?

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Changing a solid into a liquid by adding heat energy; particles get faster and farther apart.

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What is freezing?

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Changing a liquid into a solid by taking away heat energy; particles get slower and closer together.