States of Matter

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What are the three 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 tightly packed and do not move freely.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are close together but can move around each other.

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What is a gas?

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

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What happens to a solid when heat is added?

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It melts into a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when heat is added?

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It evaporates into a gas.

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What happens to a liquid when heat is removed?

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It freezes into a solid.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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They are close together and can slide past each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely and quickly.