All Matter & co. Flashcards

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What is a solid?

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A solid is one of four states of matter.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is one of four states of matter.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is one of four states of matter.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is one of four states of matter.

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Define a solid.

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A solid is matter. A solid has a fixed shape and volume. All the particles are identical and closely packed together. It can’t be compressed.

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Define a liquid.

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A liquid is matter. A liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. All the particles are identical and are not in a pattern.A liquid will always fill the bottom of the container.It can’t be compressed.

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Define a gas.

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A gas is matter. A gases’ particles are identical. A gas fills the container , it does not have a fixed volume or shape. A gas is free to move anywhere and everywhere. It can be compressed.

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