States of Matter Flashcard

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume.

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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.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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Give an example of a solid.

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An example of a solid is a table.

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Give an example of a liquid.

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An example of a liquid is chocolate milk.

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Give an example of a gas.

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An example of a gas is steam.

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How are the particles arranged in a solid?

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In a solid, the particles are packed tightly together.

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How are the particles arranged in a liquid?

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In a liquid, the particles are close together but can move around each other.

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How are the particles arranged in a gas?

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In a gas, the particles are far apart and move freely.