States of Matter Review

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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 a solid?

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A state of matter where particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are close together but can move freely, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move randomly and quickly.

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How do particles in a solid behave?

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Particles vibrate in place but do not move from their fixed positions.

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How do particles in a liquid behave?

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Particles are close together, can touch, and glide past one another.

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How do particles in a gas behave?

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Particles are far apart, move quickly, and do not touch each other.

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What does temperature measure in terms of particle movement?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the particles.

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

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The particles gain energy, vibrate faster, and may eventually change to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

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The particles lose energy, move slower, and may eventually become a solid.