States of Matter Overview

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A solid is a state of matter with a fixed shape and ______.

volume

A solid has its own ______ and does not change shape when transferred.

shape

Volume is the amount of space an object ______.

occupies

A liquid has a definite volume, but no definite ______.

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A gas is a state of matter where the particles are ______ out.

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A gas has no definite shape or ______.

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A liquid takes the shape of its ______.

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Different solids may have smooth or rough ______.

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A gas can move steadily and ______.

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Some liquids may have color, smell, or ______.

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Flashcards

Solid State of Matter

A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume. Particles are closely packed in a regular arrangement.

Solid Shape

A solid maintains its shape, regardless of the container it's placed in.

Solid Volume

The amount of space a solid occupies, which remains constant even when moved.

Liquid State of Matter

A state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape. It flows and takes the shape of its container.

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Liquid Volume

The amount of space a liquid occupies, which remains constant regardless of container.

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Liquid Flow

Liquids can move and flow, taking the shape of their container.

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Gas State of Matter

A state of matter with no definite shape or volume. Particles are spread out.

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Gas Expansion

Gas expands to fill the entire container it's placed in.

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Study Notes

States of Matter

  • Solids: Solids have a fixed shape and volume.
  • Particles in a solid are tightly packed in a regular arrangement.
  • Solids maintain their shape when moved to a different container.
  • Solids maintain their volume; the amount of space they occupy remains constant.
  • Solids can have various textures (smooth, rough).
  • Solids can have colors, smells, and tastes, or none of these.

Liquids

  • Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
  • Liquids flow and take the shape of their container.
  • Liquids do not have a specific size or shape; they completely fill the container they're in.
  • Liquids take up the same amount of space when moved to another container.
  • Liquids can flow continuously, like water in a pipe.
  • Liquids can have colors, smells, and tastes, or none of these.

Gases

  • Gases have no fixed shape or volume.
  • Gas particles are spread out.
  • Gases fill the entire volume of their container.
  • The space a gas occupies changes with the container's volume (it expands to fill it).
  • Gases can flow continuously, like oxygen from a tank.

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