particle model for the 3 states of matter. Flashcards

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solids and liquids can’t get………..

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compressed.

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solids:

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fixed pattern.
have fixed size and shape.

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3
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liquid:

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fixed size but contains particles that are free moving allowing them to change their shape to fit their container.

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gases:

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large gaps between particles.
compressible and enabling them to change their size and shape.

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