States of Matter

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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 that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles move freely and rapidly in all directions.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

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The volume decreases as the gas particles are pushed closer together.

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What happens to a solid when it is heated?

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It may melt and turn into a liquid.

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What happens to a liquid when it is heated?

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It may evaporate and turn into a gas.