Identify the States of Matter

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and volume.

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Which form of matter has a definite shape and takes up space?

Back

Solid.

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Which form of matter takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

They move freely through a container.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

They have no fixed position.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter that has both a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can slide past each other.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.