Matter and Its Interactions

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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 molecules are tightly packed and have little movement.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where molecules are loosely packed and can move around each other.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where molecules are very spread apart and move freely.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but with charged particles.

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How do molecules behave in a solid?

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Molecules are tightly packed with little movement.

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How do molecules behave in a liquid?

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Molecules are loose with some movement.

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How do molecules behave in a gas?

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Molecules are very spread apart with lots of movement.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

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