Phases of Matter Review #1

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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

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Gas.

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How do gas molecules behave compared to solid and liquid molecules?

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Gas molecules move freely, spread out, and take up more space.

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What state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has particles that are close together but can slide past one another?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

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Gas.

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Which state of matter has the lowest kinetic energy?

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Solid.

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

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They gain energy and may change to a liquid.