States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A gas is matter with no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total potential and kinetic energy of an object.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is matter with a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What are evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation and boiling are two kinds of vaporization.

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What is not a main factor that determines the state of matter?

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Particle size is not one of the main factors that determine the state of matter.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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

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What is a solid?

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A solid is matter with a definite shape and definite volume.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing the liquid to flow.