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1
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what are the three states of matter particles?

A

solid
liquid
gas

2
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what is the arrangement of solid particles?

A

close together and a regular pattern

3
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what is the movement of solid particles?

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they vibrate on the spot

4
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what is the arrangement of liquid particles?

A

close together and random arrangement

5
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what is the movement of liquid particles?

A

they move around each other

6
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what is the arrangement of gas particles?

A

far apart and random arrangement

7
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what is the movement of gas particles?

A

move quickly in all directions

8
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solids are a..?

A

fixed shape and can’t flow

9
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solids can’t..?

A

be compressed or squashed

10
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liquids..?

A

flow and take shape of their container

11
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liquids can’t..?

A

be compressed or squashed

12
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gases..?

A

flow and completely fill their container

13
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gases can..?

A

be compressed or squashed

14
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what is sublimation?

A

sublimation is when under certain conditions some solids turn straight into a gas when heated

15
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what is melting?

A

melting is a process that causes a substance to change from a solid to a liquid

16
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what is freezing?

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freezing is a process that causes a substance to change from a liquid to a solid

17
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what is evaporating?

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evaporating is a process that causes a substance to change from a liquid to a gas

18
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what is condensing?

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condensing is a process that causes a substance to change from a gas to a liquid